Operational Buyer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Operational Buyer on a 12 Month Contract based in Warwick.

Role Summary

A snapshot of your day

Day to day involvement in all the Procurement
activity within the business to ensure efficient
management of the procurement and business
targets.

Responsibilities

● Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio, drive initial part sourcing activities, negotiate price adjustment requests, and resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
● Manage a work queue and secure that Pos are issued in due time
● Ensure a close cooperation with Internal Customers (MRPCs, requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement 
● Contribute to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant
Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems) 
● Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation,
development, classification)
● Update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency and high procurement quality
● Maintain records of all documentation, adherence of online purchasing and contract management systems
● Support and/or lead Procurement Business Plan activities

Requirements

● Strong SAP transactional experience (PS1 ATLAS module, production environment)
● Outstanding Excel skills
●5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement
● Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives
● Ability to work in a complex, fast changing

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!