Procurement Systems - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Celeros Flow Technology

Celeros Flow Technology

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries.

With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas.

We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer, this position will be responsible for supporting the procurement group in market analysis, systems standardization, process improvement, tools implementation, management and purchasing performance.

The role will work closely with all category leaders as clear stakeholders, whilst also working closely with business partners in manufacturing, operational purchasing, IT and finance.

The role will work with suppliers through category leaders.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Provide deep analytical support to Category Manager(s) and global procurement team
Developing spend profile
Develop RFIs and RFPs, analyze supplier proposals as needed
Develop "Should Cost" models
Tracks pricing fluctuations across raw material/finished components and reports findings
Reports on purchasing KPI's weekly, monthly and quarterly against actual to budget to the global procurement team
Works with internal customers to develop scope of work and bid documents for RFPs
Own the maintenance of the spend cube tool
Audit ERP system for data integrity
Manage complex projects and work within deadlines and support implementation of cost reduction initiatives
Demonstrates high level of commitment to teamwork and supports crossfunctional team. involvement with twoway, open communication in all interactions
Support CPO to define financial parameters and procurement KPI's
Collaborate with functional heads and executive teams to develop and implement process improvements
Demonstrate indepth knowledge of existing national and regional supplier partnerships and expert knowledge of purchasing categories/industry
Develop and implement benefits tracking and reporting for procurement organization
Conduct analysis and support CPO on special cost reduction initiatives
Support CPO in AOP and budget planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience in the entire buying process including: ability to work with internal customers to determine requirements & specifications, researching potential vendors, developing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, analyzing RFP responses, etc.
Strong computer skills including: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, purchasing systems and inventory management systems (SAP ERP, HFM)
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with employees, internal partners and external vendors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working directly with multiple levels of management
Proven ability to effectively organize/prioritize and handle multiple projects and aggressively pursue deadlines independently
Some understanding of supply chain/procurement trends and best practices
Some knowledge of legal environment related to purchasing contracts and framework agreements
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Proactive, target oriented and assertive personality with strong presentation skills
Able to work in changing environment
Able to solve problems and communicate complex issues clearly and effectively

Education and Experience

5+ years of procurement experience
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or Business
Strong computer skills including: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, purchasing systems and inventory management systems (SAP ERP, HFM)

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability:_ Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Communication:_ Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement:_ Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas and implementing solutions.
Contributing to

Team Success:
_ Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.