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VIE – Local Plant Buyer – H / F

saint_gobain_groupReino Unido , East Midlands

30+ days ago

Salary

£30,000.00–£35,000.00 yearly

Job description

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We are looking for someone to improve the Purchase process in the area and to better influence spend decisions. Today, commercial decisions on a wide range of spend within the manufacturing sites are often made by people with no Commercial or Procurement background. The key areas of focus will be on cost control and risk reduction. That’s why we need you! By joining us, you will have the opportunity to influence the way that procurement is carried out within the organisation. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large multinational company in which you will have a large degree of individual freedom and responsibility!

The role is ideal for someone with an interest in a Purchasing or Commercial career. Someone with the right skills and attitude can certainly make a positive contribution to our organisation by directly influencing decision making at site level.

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The main role

You will be the primary Procurement contact on site, advising and assisting teams within the manufacturing site as part of your role you will assist with :

Procuring a range of items, goods and services not currently covered by the Procurement Team.
Negotiating price and terms.
Drafting agreements and reviewing other commercial documents.
Focusing on key cost reduction activities.
Liaising with teams within the plant & attend project meetings.
Liaising with the Capex Buyer to collaborate on or take lead on Capex projects.
Develop the local category management within the indirect spend portfolio.
Delivering an excellent service focused on Saint-Gobain’s key priorities within sustainability, safety & cost.
You will be in regular face-to-face, and Teams contact with the Capex Buyer for East Leake.

A plus for this role

Because no two days are the same, we require a flexible and pragmatic attitude :

You can switch well between different subjects, are optimistic, a real go-getter and go for the best result.

You enjoy working as part of a team but can also work well in a concentrated manner on a complex contract.

After a while, with good results, you can work from home 1 or 2 days a week.

extra information

On the East Leake Campus :

Fresh fruit is waiting for you every week.

A number of existing VIEs are also based out of the East Leake campus.

You will attend quarterly Procurement Department meetings providing an opportunity to meet the wider team.

Onsite subsidised canteen

Access to Saint-Gobain’s learning Planform

Bus Stop at the Campus entrance with regular buses from Loughborough and Nottingham

This is a 12-month mission, non-extendable.

We are looking for someone who not only meets the technical requirements but also brings a positive and impactful presence to our team. If you possess these qualities, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to make the world a better home :

Master’s degree in business administration, Procurement, Engineering or equivalent.

Good numerical and analytical skills with ability to assimilate information.

Proactive and solution oriented.

Adaptability and flexibility : capability of switching between different subjects and priorities with ease. Your ability to remain pragmatic and maintain a positive attitude in changing environments is crucial.

Collaborative and Team-Oriented.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Organised and detail oriented.

Customer-Centric Approach.

Estamos prontos para recebê-lo

The UK & Ireland Procurement team is 31 strong, two thirds of whom are based out of the UK head office of Saint- Gobain which is located adjacent to the East Leake manufacturing site.

While there are currently no VIE’s working within Professional Services, there are VIE’s working at BPB Ltd which is on the same Campus.