Assistant Buying Manager - Healthcare (HQ00034445) Nottinghamshire, England
Assistant Buying Manager - Healthcare
Assistant Buying Manager based in Nottingham. Assistant Buying Manager in the Healthcare industry. Assistant Healthcare Buying Manager Nottingham based.
Up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
Summary
The role is an Assistant Buying Manager working for one of the regions top Blue Chip companies, developing Healthcare products for retail.
The Role
The role is within a fast paced team developing Healthcare products for retail. The role will be cross functional and include negotiation of packaging to sourcing finished items and everything in between.
- Time will be spent with a large portfolio, developing products on time and to budget while managing the supplier base who supply the existing products.
- Focus will be on achieving savings, negotiating sustainable cost avoidance and looking to improve the supply chain from start to finish.
- Development and execution of sourcing strategies for aligned spend portfolio
- Execution of key operational buying activities for aligned portfolio e.g. New Product Development/Introduction; Supplier Performance Management; New supplier on-boarding; contracting and contract management.
- Continuous improvement across aligned portfolio e.g. Value Enhancement; achieving or exceeding key performance indicators for portfolio.
- Contribution to the broader Global Sourcing & Supply through support of special project and additional activities beyond aligned portfolio.
Experience
- The ideal candidate should have the following experience:
- Degree or equivalent professional qualifications with experience in a commercial role
- Knowledge of the strategic sourcing/procurement lifecycle and procurement best practices
- Understanding of the Financial and Legal aspects of buying.
- Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Negotiation
- Buyer and supplier relationship management
- Product development knowledge
- Strong IT skills - especially excel
Company
Our Client is one of the regions most respected brands. They offer support for ongoing development through job coaching and training.
Benefits
Competitive Basic Salary, Bonus and Pension