Buyer

The Company: Contactum Limited- a British manufacturer of Electrical Wiring Accessories, Circuit Protection and Control Equipment; synonymous with quality & reliability. Contactum, began life in 1936 and still manufactures its comprehensive ranges of wiring accessories products at its factory in Cricklewood London and UK Head Office based in Croxley Green Watford. Today, we are proud to be continuing with the British design, engineering and manufacture that have gained us a loyal customer following and a reputation for robust and reliable products. Over more than 80 years Contactum have introduced an ever increasing range of products to provide a one-stop-shop of over 6,000 catalogue items. We continue to grow as part of the alfanar Group, a $2.5 billion Saudi Arabian group of companies operating within global electrical and construction industries. The alfanar Group, employing over 15,000 people, operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centres and 7 sales and marketing operations across the world, Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role: Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Senior Buyer you will be responsible for all Procurement activity at Contactum, sourcing potential suppliers/vendors, PO's/quotations/inspection reports and managing supplier performance and relationships. Key responsibilities: Awareness of local market behaviour, price history etc. Collect benchmark quotations for the product/service to be procured. Manage sample requests for new materials/vendors. Manage price negotiations with target of cost down. Ensure products/services procured are to specification and are delivered in accordance to agreed terms. Identify and communicate new opportunities / alternatives for supply. Identify opportunities to develop, enhance or improve supply chain performance, where agreed implement proposed ideas. Purchase requests and scheduled deliveries/quotations/invoices. Supplier Contracts. Inspection Reports. Manage supplier portfolio identifying opportunities to harmonise supply / gain economies of scale from procurement. Manage supplier issues & critical matters. Key skills: Relevant Professional Qualification - Procurement/Buying/Supply Chain Effective communication Commercial awareness Strong IT skills Negotiation Analytical What's on offer: Pension Scheme Holiday Buy Employee Reward Scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays