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Every day in 25 countries, we (8,500 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.
By Joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.
Reference number
2023-3988
Job opening category
Standard
Country
United Kingdom
Location site
Fives Landis Ltd. - Keighley
Compensation
Attractive salary and benefits package including:
Life Assurance Plan
Perkpal Benefit Platform
HealthShield healthcare and wellbeing plan
Flexi time scheme
Up to eight hours of paid medical appointment leave per annum, in addition to holidays
On-site subsidised canteen
Free parking in a secure carpark
Enhanced maternity/paternity
28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Job location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, West Yorkshire, Keighley (BD)
City and Zip code
BD20 7SD
Job details
Job title
Category Buyer (Fives Landis Ltd) M/F
Job type
Permanent position
Job content
The Category Buyer will:
· manage a portfolio of direct suppliers in line with the Procurement strategy
· deliver internal customer satisfaction through the provision of parts and services to cost, time and quality requirements
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Procure parts/services at the required quality and cost within sufficient lead-times to ensure an on-time build
· Build a strategic plan within their category area to ensure all business stakeholders (Engineering, Aftermarket, Assembly, Operations etc.) and internal customers are satisfied
· Review and develop existing suppliers, negotiate contracts, improve payment terms and look for long term partnerships with year on year cost improvements
· Negotiate and agree commercial terms through the Fives Purchase and Supply Agreement and in compliance with Fives Directives
· Place and expedite orders
· Update and maintain accurate data on Purchasing systems ( SAP and IUNGO)
· Monitor supplier performance including development plans and reviews
· Report KPIs in line with deadlines
· Deal with supplier enquiries and invoice queries
· Develop strategic supplier base from within BCC; research and implement cost reduction initiatives
· Be open to change and continuous improvement
· Participate in a spirit of cooperation with other teams, working together to deliver customer satisfaction
· Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested
Education and Experiences
· Proven experience of tactical (and ideally strategic) procurement
· Able to build positive relationships externally and internally
· Experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment
· Strong negotiator and influencer; excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Confident with figures
· Ability to work independently and self sufficiently
· Good understanding of structured procurement processes and systems
· CIPS qualification, ideally
· Has a continuous improvement attitude and able to adapt to change
· Understanding and previous experience of using SAP and, ideally, IUNGO
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· Fluency in written and spoken English
· Permission to work in the UK
Applicant criteria
Job
Purchase