Do you have experience in buying, price negotiations and contracts across multiple categories? We need you!
Location:
Carlisle Type:
Permanent About this role
The post holder will be responsible for the buying and contract management of a number of Grain’s varied products and services (both directs and indirects) such as vehicles, equipment, materials, mobile products and services, marketing and IT to name a few. To be successful in this role you should have strong experience in buying, price negotiations and contracts across multiple categories, a hands-on collaborative approach and possess the ability to create sourcing strategies and lead contractual negotiations across a broad range of categories. Main responsibilities
Lead on sourcing activities including identifying and qualifying new suppliers, constructing ITTs, RFPs and tender adjudication and presentation of responses Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers ensuring contractual terms are fit for purpose and provide the necessary contractual cover for the business Lead on negotiating whole life cost improvements within the supply chain and identify and qualify new sources of supply for broader benefits Creating and presenting both cost models and tender evaluation models Establish supplier performance KPIs and manage in life performance and identify opportunities for cost and performance improvement Develop risk mitigation for higher risk suppliers and products Implement local catalogue for growing external spending ensuring continuity of supply Leading a small team Skills & Experience required
MCIPS professional procurement qualification or BA or BS degree or other advanced degree in business administration, economics, purchasing or equivalent preferred Minimum five years experience in procurement roles leading sourcing activities and negotiating pricing and commercial terms (competitive and non-competitive) Knowledge of telecommunications and/or technology industries is desirable Experience in managing supplier improvement programmes and performance reviews Good working knowledge of contracts and terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate them Ability to work unsupervised in a rapidly growing organisation and respond quickly to requirements, prioritising effectively High working level of Excel and PowerPoint with an ability to create cost models Analytical with strong communication skills at all levels, attention to detail and the ability to work across the organisation Close day-to-day working with Finance and Operations is essential Working hours
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm About Grain
Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband. With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest-growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain Revolution! Excellent employee benefits
We believe our team are the key to our success, so we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits that go beyond the norm. Annual leave allowance
We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays. Employee Incentive Scheme
Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme. Employee Referral Scheme
Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s! Perks at Work
Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers. Employee Assistance Programme
Gain access to wellbeing counselling and legal information should you ever need it. Apply today
We’re excited to hear from you!
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Carlisle Type:
Permanent About this role
The post holder will be responsible for the buying and contract management of a number of Grain’s varied products and services (both directs and indirects) such as vehicles, equipment, materials, mobile products and services, marketing and IT to name a few. To be successful in this role you should have strong experience in buying, price negotiations and contracts across multiple categories, a hands-on collaborative approach and possess the ability to create sourcing strategies and lead contractual negotiations across a broad range of categories. Main responsibilities
Lead on sourcing activities including identifying and qualifying new suppliers, constructing ITTs, RFPs and tender adjudication and presentation of responses Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers ensuring contractual terms are fit for purpose and provide the necessary contractual cover for the business Lead on negotiating whole life cost improvements within the supply chain and identify and qualify new sources of supply for broader benefits Creating and presenting both cost models and tender evaluation models Establish supplier performance KPIs and manage in life performance and identify opportunities for cost and performance improvement Develop risk mitigation for higher risk suppliers and products Implement local catalogue for growing external spending ensuring continuity of supply Leading a small team Skills & Experience required
MCIPS professional procurement qualification or BA or BS degree or other advanced degree in business administration, economics, purchasing or equivalent preferred Minimum five years experience in procurement roles leading sourcing activities and negotiating pricing and commercial terms (competitive and non-competitive) Knowledge of telecommunications and/or technology industries is desirable Experience in managing supplier improvement programmes and performance reviews Good working knowledge of contracts and terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate them Ability to work unsupervised in a rapidly growing organisation and respond quickly to requirements, prioritising effectively High working level of Excel and PowerPoint with an ability to create cost models Analytical with strong communication skills at all levels, attention to detail and the ability to work across the organisation Close day-to-day working with Finance and Operations is essential Working hours
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm About Grain
Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband. With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest-growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain Revolution! Excellent employee benefits
We believe our team are the key to our success, so we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits that go beyond the norm. Annual leave allowance
We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays. Employee Incentive Scheme
Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme. Employee Referral Scheme
Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s! Perks at Work
Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers. Employee Assistance Programme
Gain access to wellbeing counselling and legal information should you ever need it. Apply today
We’re excited to hear from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
