Buyer - Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Buyer - Indirect Sourcing Specialist 6 Months Nailsea, Bristol The Buyer / Indirect Sourcing Specialist is responsible for defined commodity. In this role you will use your experience and expertise to develop a commodity strategy for a specific commodity and/or sub-commodities while driving commercial advantage through achievement in cost and quality. Solve problems, develop and execute the strategy, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Ensure lowest possible cost for goods/services, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs while executing against set strategies.Develop and execute long term, commodity strategies for a moderate group of strategic suppliers, with varying complexity and/or annual volumeLead sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.Interface with and assist Global Commodities team and Global Ops Sourcing to support global commodity strategy implementationAssist in identifying and driving new sources of supply and qualifying new suppliers in conjunction with Global Commodities teamDrive consolidation of the supply base for assigned commodities and negotiate agreements with the suppliersDrive improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues and database management through digitization and simplificationEvaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources. Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced goods and services meet the needs of the businessSolicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniquesPerform market analysis and monitor supplier progress. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance and develop improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met. Desired Skills Demonstrated sourcing and/or purchasing experience or transferable skills including negotiation, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers and implementing contracts to achieve timely executionStrong PC and Microsoft Excel skillsSix Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferredSSP5/Oracle Purchasing system experience is preferred