Procurement Controller / Purchasing / Buyer
- Recruiter
- Bluetownonline Ltd
- Location
- Rugby, Warwickshire, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 09 Oct 2015
- Closes
- 06 Nov 2015
- Ref
- CSLR-04
- Contact
- Alanna Doyle
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Procurement Controller
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: Competitive
Our Client is one of the fastest growing railway companies in UK. Their central functions are supporting three divisions providing first rate service to their main client Network Rail.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the aim of this role is to perform the day-to-day operations of the Central Procurement Function. In addition this role provides assistance to the Head of Procurement in the strategic development of the Supplier Base.
Key Objectives
- Contribute to the pre-contract negotiations with key suppliers and effectively deliver implementation of the Terms & Conditions negotiated in the contract.
- Provide a Procurement service to the UK business by purchasing materials, sub-contracts and services in a timely manner by processing incoming Requisitions into Purchase Orders. The role includes the presentation of data, composition of reports and monitoring of contracts, utilising IT systems.
- Assist in the Management of the Supplier Accreditation Process for the Procurement group, ensuring that the client's standards are met and adhered to.
- Prepare contract and tender documents by working closely with the Legal team, ensuring that the Company is protected from risks.
- Comply with the Internal Control processes, deadlines and supporting documents prior to the issuance of any Colas Rail Purchase Order.
Person Specification
- The job-holder should show experience operating in a fast paced commercial environment and be qualified to or working towards MCIPs.
Qualifications and experience required
- Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Experience of using Procurement and Finance systems - ideally SUMMIT (Red Sky) and / or Oracle
- Ability to prioritise work, and achieve deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Team player with an ability to work on own initiative
- Customer focused
Our Client values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability or gender. As part of their aim to deliver quality services, they are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination.
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Candidates with experience of; Buyer, Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Procurement Manager, Purchasing, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Assistant Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant will also be considered for this role.