Buyer (Indirect Procurement)

Telford, Shropshire
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer (Indirect Procurement) to join our Procurement function.

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, you will contribute to the performance of the Procurement team by utilising your expertise in activities related to Sourcing, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement and Innovation. The person is required to provide operational procurement activities with the objective of maximising performance against Key Performance Indicators.

You will provide professional expertise to all stakeholders and support the management of the deployment of Commodity Strategies, whilst ensuring timely performance of tasks to the quality standard expected.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary activity of the Buyer is to source material or services for the RBSL Business
• Works as a member of the functional team to provide Procurement capability and deployment of Commodity strategies whilst meeting the operational needs of RBSL and maximising performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators;
• As a member of the Procurement team you will manage the effective deployment of Procurement processes;
• Responsible for discharging procurement requirements through the full lifecycle of the RBSL business, utilising core ERP tool SAP where necessary, whilst ensuring that SHE remains central to the task;
• Providing an excellent internal customer experience, through functional and supplier performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement;
• Contributing to an environment that is oriented towards the highest ethical standards, trust, open communication and creative thinking;
• Championing SHE performance and quality within the RBSL supply chain;
• Take an active role in participation of partnering activities with key suppliers, and support the development of long term supplier strategies & relationships;
• Understand and implement “supplier relationship management” ethos/culture/processes

• Must be cognisant of and have ability to undertake and participate in the creation and execution of legally-binding contractual documents. (e.g. Non-Disclosure Agreement’s, Terms and Conditions) and compliance with export control requirements. Training will be Provided where necessary

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Knowledge of the Procurement process (ideally past experience of buying Indirect Materials)
• Highly motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work autonomously, under the minimum of supervision.
• Works with other functional representatives and/or customers and suppliers to meet operational needs of line management and the business, and to ensure that quality, cost and delivery considerations are factored into decision making.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders, dealing with escalations and facilitating discussions with different stakeholder groups to address conflicting requirements and priorities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond in a timely manner to line- manager requests.
• This role will provide you with exposure to both internal and external customers. You will gain experience working within a clearly defined framework, with a focus on gaining experience and understanding of the Procurement environment.
• Ability to quickly understand creation of Requests for Tender and the assessment process.
• SAP general knowledge.
• Interest in Customer / Supplier relationship and development of skill sets to manage same.
• Good communication and Business skills.
• May provide training/advice to new team members

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care, car allowances and company car for some employees

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher