Senior Procurement Officer (Price Analyst)

Senior Procurement Officer (Price Analyst)

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What was previously the purchasing department within MacTaggart Scott has recently undergone a restructure to support the transition to a strategic and pro-active Procurement & Supply Chain department to ensure it remains an effective and efficient function supporting the business in the longer term.

The Pre-Contract support function within Procurement & Supply Chain is responsible for coordination and successful execution of all bid and pre-contract activity across the function, in particular leading on major bids as well as spares and repairs activity. The Senior Procurement Price Analyst (Pre-Contract/Bids) will lead and support achievement of the team’s objectives.

The post holder will oversee and physically perform formal bid tasks (managing enquiries, issuing formal RFQs / tenders, negotiating terms and prices etc), in support of MTS bid activity and will require to understand – and challenge – design baselines, supplier costs, as well as ensuring supply solutions to meet company requirements. The role requires the ability to manage and effectively assign a complex and busy workload across the pre-contract function, with a high level of attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the functions’ overall Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy, in turn supporting achievement of the company’s corporate goals.
• Support the wider Procurement & Supply Chain function where required.
• Ensure data used in support of cost profiles submitted for MTS bid activity is of high integrity and accurate.
• Undertake activities as necessary for bid completion, including preparation, issue, and analysis of quotations.
• Engage proactively with colleagues in Bid, Commercial, Quality Assurance and Engineering Support departments.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, seeking optimal sourcing solutions.
• Maintain awareness of market cost drivers and supply chain impacts.
• Support supplier negotiations as required.
• Ensure agreeable Terms & Conditions, NDA’s, SAL’s, Export Licences, etc are in place with all suppliers at the Pre-Contract stage.
• Ensure that all cost and procurement data is maintained on systems, including ERP.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Attend / support internal meetings as required.
• Provide supplier management across appointed areas.

Requirements

• Essential/Required:
• Previous bid / estimating process experience.
• Supply chain principles and techniques.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills (written, oral and presentation).
• Previous experience in use of ERP systems.
• High competency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Problem solving.

Minimum Professional, Academic or Other Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 or working towards.

Benefits

• As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week.
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, with core hours of 09:30 – 15:30.
• Our leave policy includes annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
• A supportive and engaging environment for career growth.
• A generous referral programme.
• Wellbeing support through our online wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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