The Adecco Group
Senior Operational Buyer
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Procurement Specialist
Location: Warwick, UK
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Salary Range: £358 per day
Join Our Team!
Are you a dynamic Procurement Specialist ready to soar in the Industrial Applications sector? If you possess a blend of strategic insight and transactional expertise, we want to hear from you!
Your Mission:
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our procurement activities, ensuring efficient management of our procurement processes while hitting business targets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing a diverse supplier portfolio and driving initial part sourcing activities.
- Negotiating price adjustment requests and resolving invoicing discrepancies.
- Managing a work queue to ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders (POs).
- Collaborating closely with internal customers (MRPCs, requisitioners) to enhance customer care and involvement.
- Contributing to the implementation of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and compliance.
- Supporting Supplier Management processes, including qualification, selection, evaluation, and development.
- Maintaining comprehensive records of documentation and adhering to online purchasing and contract management systems.
- Leading Procurement Business Plan activities as necessary.
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What You Bring to the Table:
We are looking for candidates who have a wealth of experience and can demonstrate:
- Strong SAP Proficiency: Experience with the PS1ATLAS module in a production environment.
- Outstanding Excel Skills: You should be confident in handling large volumes of data and performing complex analyses.
- Experience: Direct Procurement within Aerospace or Industrial Applications is preferred.
- Analytical Mindset: Familiarity with PowerBI and a lean approach to problem-solving.
- Communication Skills: The ability to articulate achievements clearly and effectively.
- Independence & Ownership: A proven track record of taking ownership of strategic tasks with minimal supervision.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Language Proficiency: Advanced/Fluent level in English.
Preferable Skills: Experience in complex C-class procurement, emphasising both strategic and operational capabilities. If you have experience managing complex products like castings and forgings, that would be an added bonus!
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping procurement strategies in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Growth: Work in an organisation that values energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Environment: Collaborate within a team that fosters a culture of support, innovation, and excellence.
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Ready to Take Off?
If you are a solution seeker with a passion for procurement and the ability to thrive in a complex global environment, we invite you to apply! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team, and let’s achieve great things together.
Adecco Commitment
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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