Buyer

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are recruiting for a number of Buyers to work at Rolls Royce site in Derby on a contract basis.

The role of the Buyer will support the creation of the integrated commodity / category strategy(s) and / or will support the execution the associated strategic sourcing and commercial activities. You will be responsible for the incontract management of your designated suppliers providing continuity of supply and required levels of technology quality cost and delivery performance. As a Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that all sourcing activities are in line with the defined purchasing processes which will include the raising and management of all purchase documentation within the appropriate system.

Role details: 

• Job title: Buyer
• Contract length: 12 months 
• Location: Derby  
• Contract type: PAYE via Umbrella solution

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supplier Relationships Where designated responsible for the effective day to day management of partners and suppliers.                
• Cost Management Work with suppliers to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities in line with agreed contracts with deployment of relevant cost models.    
• Strategic Sourcing Where designated will support the execution of sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across designated commodities / categories. Will be able to gain a fact based understanding of current supply base supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets.                
• Strategy Support the development and deployment of relevant integrated commodity / category / supplier strategies providing a clear vision and strategic framework for the designated supply chain(s). Work collaboratively as part of a highly skilled cross functional teams to ensure that strategies meet the needs of current and future manufacturing processes.                
• Quality & Delivery Where designated select a supply chain capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and ensuring the management and rectification of quality and delivery issues.                
• Processes and Procedures Accountable for compliance to company policies processes and procedures ensuring all purchasing records and documentations are correct and maintained in line with regulatory requirements.                
• Resource Management You will support the embedding and the sustainment of a high performance culture within your teams(s).                
• Programme management You will have good planning and project management skills that are able to develop comprehensive workable solutions in complex situations and will support the deployment of risk management practices to assess communicate and mitigate supply chain risks.                
• Stakeholder Management Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to the function in order to support functional priorities.    
   

Qualifications :

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Has a proven track record of delivering results.                
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges cultures and ways of working.                
• Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management preferred.                
• Strong commercial acumen.                
• Good planning / project management skills

Additional Information :

**Security clearance**

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a nonITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime