Job Description
The Key requirement of this role is to ensure that the business has the correct goods and services available to be able to meet the site production plans (including TAR and maintenance) and Capex portfolio supplied at the optimal value.
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Accountability for the strategic development, negotiation, delivery and ongoing management of key third party goods and services.
Level of experience:
Technical Skills
• MCIPS qualified preferred or equivalent chartered membership or QS qualifications.
• Previous procurement or quantified surveyor (10+ Years) experience in a large complex manufacturing environment, dealing with contract negotiation and management desirable.
• Strong IT skills including excel, word, SAP & data base analysis would be advantageous.
• Identification of total cost ownership.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NAECI (“the blue book”)
• Deep understanding of the cost drivers on contracts in order to demonstrate transparency and overall value.
• Expert, advanced negotiation skills and techniques
• Sound understanding of company policies, site safety standards and legislation is an advantage.
• Experience in supporting capital project activities.
• Awareness of logistical / haulage agreements
Behavioural Skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to build relevant relationships and networks.
• Self-starter working effectively in ad hoc multi-disciplinary teams, providing the team direction and focus to achieve overall objectives.
• Strong Organisational skills and the ability to react quickly and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to drive performance and positively influence other stakeholders outside of the line on order to achieve positive results.
• Experience in streamlining and optimizing existing processes (Continuous improvement)
• Ability to test and challenge outside of the norm.