The ideal candidate is responsible for purchasing goods and services that are necessary for Southco's day-to-day operations but are not directly used in the production of their products. Such as office supplies, IT Equipment, SaaS and Marketing. Essentially the Indirect buyer will support a spend category of > $10M with a clear mandate to reduce total cost of ownership and strengthen supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Managing indirect suppliers – Negotiating contracts and pricing, working closely with the finance team
- Cost management – Analysing spending patterns, identifying cost savings opportunities and managing the total cost of ownership for indirect purchases. Utilize Scorecard to track action plans and deliver year on year improvement goals.
- Contract management – Ensuring compliance with supplier contracts and managing contract renewals
- Identifying needs – Working with different departments and regions within the company to understand their needs for Indirect goods and services
- Supplier relationship building – Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services
- Project Management – Lead Cross Functional Teams to achieve indirect project goals.
- Monitor market conditions & performance – Report on innovation, price trends, potential opportunities.
- Risk mitigation – Assessing potential risks associated with indirect purchases and implementing mitigation strategies
Qualifications/Requirements
Required
- Degree in Business or relevant discipline
- At least 2 years' Indirect or MRO Purchasing experience
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Good working knowledge of pricing policy, spend management, tools and templates
Preferred
- CPSM Certification
- Working knowledge of SAP
So why join us?
At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we're a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us you will benefit by:
- Annual Bonus - 5% of base salary (performance dependent)
- Globally competitive compensation
- Pension match up to 10%
- Life assurance 4x Base salary
- Wellness initiatives
Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
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Indirect Buyer in Worcester employer: Southco, Inc.
Southco is an exceptional employer that prioritises work/life balance and offers globally competitive compensation, making it an ideal place for an Automation Engineer to thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a collaborative culture, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in engineering. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our engineered access solutions across various industries worldwide.
