Marks Sattin have been engaged by growing manufacturer based in the South West with exceptional growth plans over the next 5 years, to recruit a newly created Capex Buyer role.
This is an incredible opportunity to support a greenfield project with responsibility of the end-to-end procurement process. The Capex Buyer will be responsible for sourcing specialist machinery in order to deliver a world class manufacturing operation for a purpose-built site.
The Capex Buyer will be predominantly home based with regular travel across the South West and Midlands.
The Capex Buyer role
Key responsibilities include;
* Lead and manage the RFI, RFQ, Cost Comparison, Zero based costing, Negotiation & awarding process
* Work closely with teams throughout the business to understand requirements and established processes including Project leaders, Regional/Country offices, Legal and Finance teams
* Carry out the end-to-end procurement process for capital good including machinery, spares, consumables and Services
* Conduct market research to identify, qualify and onboard reliable suppliers
* Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities, quality, pricing and service levels to ensure optimal value
* Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and capex category plans
* Identify and mitigate any risk to the supply chain
* Negotiate and manage supplier contracts
About your experience
* Proven trackrecord in indirect procurement with demonstrable experience of sourcing Capex
* Sound understanding of contract management, including an understanding of legal requirements
* Demonstrable track record in end-to-end procurement
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Strong negotiation skills
* High proficiency in ERP, ideally SAP