Job Summary
Working as part of a team to manage/develop the supply chain in accordance with Company processes and procedures ensuring best practice procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working openly and collaboratively with other business units, managing supply chain relationships at Group level for the benefit of the Group.
- Challenging the existing framework agreements through engagement with our supply chain to drive continuous improvement.
- Developing relationships with our supply chain with which we:
- Establish and cultivate value beyond cost;
- Provide the Group (in terms of product and services) with a competitive advantage;
- Delivering profit to the bottom line through leveraging our expenditure with fewer, better suppliers;
The procurement of all goods (materials) on a project by project basis.
To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services.
Keep abreast of developments in the local, national and international supply markets.
To maintain working relationships with suppliers who are committed to producing good quality materials, safely, at competitive prices, and who see KCSL as a Subcontractor of first choice.
To assist with the selection of suppliers.
Provide a comprehensive input into work winning.
To manage and report on project costs vs budgets situations, on projects.
Support and develop communication of the agreements throughout the Group.
Control and monitoring of Preferred List(s).
Identify those supply chain relationships that require maintaining and nurturing at a local level.
Resolve preferred supplier selection issues in conjunction with all concerned parties as and when they arise.
To report at weekly and Monthly team meetings any requirements identified and the current status of any ongoing enquiries trends or price increases.
Identifying and challenging practices within the supply chain that are wasteful or inhibit value.
The post holder must fully familiarise themselves with the Group IMS processes.
Ensure that all administration is carried out in accordance with the standard company procedures.
Requirements
Relevant qualifications or experience
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Construction
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