Sub Buyer; metals

Position: Subcontract Buyer (metals)
Our manufacturing client is recruiting for a new member of their Procurement team who would thrive in a high performance fast paced environment. The Subcontract Buyer will work within a developing and forward-thinking Procurement team. The Primary function of the role will be to garner full responsibility for managing outsourced production processes. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end Procurement cycle for this scope of service: supplier prequalification, onboarding, tendering & award through to continued contract, compliance and Supplier relationship management.

The role will work closely with Production and Quality teams to drive efficiencies in WIP turnaround, 'right first time' delivery and compliance with stringent QMS systems. While maintaining best Procurement practice, influencing outcomes and generating improvements to procurement policy & procedure. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Implementing improved process, driving conformance, instilling a 'best in class' mindset for procurement practice & policy.

Stakeholder Management - Engage with Stakeholders, drive budget compliance and convert insights into actionable change in the supply chain to deliver tangible savings. Contract management - Direct responsibility for the management of subcontract commercials. Responsibility for supplier conformance to contract, managing KPI's