Procurement Specialist - Ashby-De-La-Zouch, United Kingdom - Bott Ltd

Bott Ltd

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Ashby-De-La-Zouch, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Bott Group is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, van racking systems and workplace systems.

With production facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Hungary, and with licensed partners and importers across the globe, bott has a worldwide service network enabling us to respond to local needs.

From design and manufacture to supply and installation, bott has a strong reputation for high quality products, service excellence and value for money.

An integral part of our corporate philosophy is meeting customer specifications and project requirements with a meticulous attention to detail and care.

In our development departments we are constantly working on new and innovative solutions, focusing on creating better working environments, efficient working and user safety.

Joining our team means you'll work in a high performing organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make bott the first-choice solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

Based from our Ashby de la Zouch site, we are looking for an experienced
Procurement Specialist / Buyer who can play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth procurement process of materials and supplies.

Your expertise will contribute to the efficient operation of our vehicle conversion processes and our commitment to delivering high quality products to our customers.

Job Purpose

Working with the wider procurement team, will be responsible for the cost and quality of both the product and delivery, organising a timely supply of parts and products for the business, in line with production and operating schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the endtoend procurement process, from sourcing and purchasing to managing live orders, ensuring the timely availability of materials and supplies.
Build and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, leveraging exceptional negotiation skills to secure favourable pricing, terms, and contracts.
Identify cost saving opportunities, conduct thorough market research and analysis to ensure competitive pricing, and working with the managers, implement streamlined procurement processes.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to manage inventory levels effectively.
Obtaining quotations in support of bids.
Provide information on spend analysis, cost reductions and savings initiatives,
Reviewing and reporting on key supplier performance in line with agreed KPI's.
Proactively monitor supply chain risks, promptly identifying and mitigating potential disruptions.
Expediting to ensure materials are delivered in line with production requirements.
Supporting supplier relationships including participation in business reviews.

Personal Profile & Essential Skills:

Previous experience within a Procurement / Buyer position, ideally within the engineering / manufacturing industry, showcasing expertise in sourcing and negotiation
Experience of working strategically with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver cost saving and added value
Gaining supply chain efficiencies
Commercially aware
Work effectively with cross functional teams in the organization.
Strong problemsolving skills.
Autonomous
Previous experience and a good working knowledge of MRP systems, ideally SAP
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Commercially astute
Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Strong communication skills as you will be liaising with internal staff at all levels
Negotiation skills
Confident, resilient, and able to work in a fastpaced environment
Selfmotivated and proactive
Full UK driving license as they may be required to attend on site supplier meetings

General:

Act in a reasonable & compliant manner
Ensure all processes & polices are adhered to
Flexible & agile current company practice is you may be expected to undertake work within other departments to assist with workloads or to provide holiday / sickness cover, as and when required
Ensure that you maintain a high standard of personal presentation

- bott reserve the right to add or change any of the key responsibilities stated above in line with business requirements

To own personal development in order to grow skills and value to the business
To act in a responsible manner and in keeping with the company ethos at all time

Hours:

37 hours per week Monday Friday (lunch time finish Friday)_

Benefits:

- a competitive salary
- stable employment within a well-established and successful company
- company profit-share scheme (paid quarterly)
- loyalty bonus (service related)