Purchasing Officer

Job description

SERS are pioneers in the installation of insulated render systems and are experts in the design, supply and installation of energy saving solutions and provide energy efficient solutions for buildings and houses delivered through innovation and exceptional customer service.

We are currently looking to recruit a Purchasing Officer to work within a small team in the commercial department at our Head Office in Caerphilly; predominantly supporting the purchasing activity within the organisation, assisting the Commercial Manager deliver the procurement business plan and the associated work programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience of negotiation and ideally have a solid construction background along with good stakeholder engagement, dealing with all aspects of purchasing, ranging from day to day problem solving to cost reduction/cost efficiencies and the management of coordination of efficient and effective purchasing functions. You will be required deliver purchasing exercises, delivering a high quality service, to achieve better value and exceed customer expectations

The role will focus around the ability to analyse data and extract relevant information to support commercial decisions and maintain cost analysis of products from suppliers to provide support on cost reduction projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will coordinate allocated suppliers to drive quality standards and help drive continuous improvement whilst assessing current supply chain purchasing strategy, cost data and commodity profiles and business needs, in order to obtain the best possible value for assigned categories. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be dealing with internal/external suppliers, Site Managers and the financial team.

Group Purchasing Officer Key Accountabilities:

• Identify opportunities and have strategic input in order to deliver cost reductions and efficiencies for the group across all areas of both direct and indirect spend

• Responsible for negotiation, governance and management of all company contractual agreements

• Ensure all contract terms represent best practice

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to successfully implement purchasing strategies, cost savings and efficiencies for all regional businesses

• Ensure day-to-day direct and indirect purchasing business demand is satisfied on time and at agreed cost according to contractual agreements

• Control process and sign-off for all external purchases in line with sign off authorities.

• Put measurable supplier performance plans in place

• Manage and improve supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery)

• Consolidate purchase power and leverage to negotiate better prices

• Identify and implement projects including in/out sourcing opportunities to reduce cost

Person Specification

• Solid knowledge and understand on construction purchasing procedures.

• Excellent knowledge of purchasing processes and emerging practice

• Excellent communication skills as you must be confident at dealing with internal and external suppliers, Site Managers and Financial team.

• Experience in cost reduction, measures and reviews performance and implements continuous performance improvement, reporting benefits.

• Knowledge of financial procedures including price, cost/bid analysis and budget management,ensuring the tender process is adhered to in line with the regions tendering/purchasing policy

• Experience of undertaking negotiations with supply partners.

• Experience of working within a team, managing conflicting demands on time due to working to tight timescales.

• Evidence of working cross-functionally, meeting expectations of differing customers and partners.

• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Software, and in-house systems.

SERS Energy Solutions are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.