Senior Procurement Officer (14-month FTC)

Overview

Lead procurement, manage team, develop strategies, ensure cost-effective sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• spend reporting
• supplier management
• procurement strategy
• process implementation
• supplier negotiation
• stakeholder management

Tasks

To deliver the procurement requirements across the company’s operations in the UK and EU, providing a value-adding, effective and efficient service to internal customers across Rocksavage, Thornton, Heath and any other sites/offices. To support the delivery of business strategy and objectives through cost effective procurement of raw materials, goods, spares and services whilst complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Direct line management of a Procurement Officer. -Provide Vision & Direction -Provide support to the EMEAI Procurement Manager to enable monitoring and reporting for engineering and non-engineering goods and services purchasing expenditure. -To lead and manage a Procurement Officer to ensure their day-to-day activities are fully developed, allowing them to maximize their contribution to the business. -Provide development support for the direct report, to enable them to achieve a high level of performance. -Develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand and deliver their requirements. Act as a partner to deliver business objectives whilst minimizing costs and maximizing value. -Develop supplier relationships and ensure suppliers are managed and their performance monitored and improved. -To work closely with the EMEAI Procurement Manager to develop the UK & EU engineering and non-engineering goods and services procurement strategies. Identify opportunities for improvement in area of responsibility, working with key stakeholders and procurement team colleagues. -Provide support to the EMEAI Procurement Manager to develop and implement engineering purchasing processes, procedures, contractual standards and commercial relationships. Ensure end user requirements are delivered and supplier relationships are established, maintained, monitored, developed and improved. -Manage appraisal, selection and negotiation with appropriate suppliers for the procurement of engineering materials and services of medium complexity to meet the business’s commercial and technical needs and therefore ensure that they are purchased upon optimal terms and conditions. -Engage with stakeholders to influence their understanding of best commercial options and compliance with the agreed strategies and processes to ensure delivery of business goals.

Requirements

• sap
• excel
• cips
• negotiation
• supplier management
• senior procurement

What You Bring

-Proven track record in mentoring and managing team members. -Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. -Solid knowledge of supplier and contractor management. -In-depth understanding of supplier selection strategies and evaluation methods. -Strong IT proficiency, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills. -Strong understanding of commercial and purchasing systems, processes, and procedures. -Comprehensive experience in contracts and contractual relationships, including drafting and managing purchasing terms and conditions. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholders. -Extensive experience in a Senior Procurement Officer or equivalent role. -CIPS qualified or demonstrable experience.

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About Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

-A leader in fluorine and energy materials, the company focuses on providing solutions that enhance energy efficiency and support industrial development. -With a strong history in chemical engineering, the company has evolved into a key player in the energy and materials sectors, providing cutting-edge products for sustainable solutions. -Known for strong partnerships with global industries, the company delivers products that optimize energy use, reduce environmental impact, and support infrastructure development. -The company's solutions serve industries from utilities and water resources to advanced industrial applications, offering both products and services that meet the growing demands of modern society. -Consistently investing in innovation, the company ensures that its offerings stay at the forefront of technological advancement in energy and material sciences. -Projects often involve large-scale infrastructure initiatives that require advanced materials and energy-efficient solutions to power industries worldwide.

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