Senior Buyer / Sub Contracts Administrator

Senior Buyer / Sub Contracts Administrator
Redhill
£30-39k + benefits

Lloyd Recruitment’s client, a leading organisation with offices located on the outskirts of Redhill seeks a Senior Buyer / Sub Contracts Administrator to be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and procurement of a comprehensive range of specialised bought out requirements associated with the Company’s design, production, operational and business needs (both direct and indirect).

Main duties to include:
• Source, select and recommend vendors and subcontractors, create and issue purchase orders and awards (ensuring they are commercially complete and accurate) and administer resulting subcontracts. Conduct source evaluations and source selections ensuring all subcontractors/vendors are approved in line with Company processes and procedures
• Prepare and issue Invitations to Tender, obtain quotations, analyse and evaluate responses, recommend best commercial options and ensure compliance with company policy, program requirements and department operating procedures. Ensure the process is conducted to conclusion, auditable records are maintained and that the process is completed ethically and with the highest integrity
• Work effectively with the Contracts Team to review and negotiate terms and conditions for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services resulting in subcontract awards that are compliant with company policy and department operating procedures
• Work with the Contracts Team to identify contractual rights and obligations relating to terms and conditions and the incorporation of prime contract flow downs.
• Participate in Project/Programme kick-off meetings, general reviews/gateways, pricing reviews and other critical meetings and presentations as required
• Respond to complex and diverse enquiries which may require innovative solutions. Participate in cost and pricing reviews with project and program management
• Identify subcontract/vendor risk and issues and provide expertise in developing mutually acceptable solutions. Negotiate changes as appropriate and advise management
• Act as negotiator in all subcontract/vendor actions assigned
• Maintain an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts
• Utilise MS Office Suite, MRP/ERP and other IT applications

The Candidate:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a business or related discipline you will have a minimum of 5 years experience within a procurement / commercial role. You will have a thorough knowledge of prime/subcontract formation and administration activities and be experienced in contract negotiations within a procurement management capacity.
• An up-to-date knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation is essential.
• You will be IT literate (MS Office, MRP/ERP etc.), knowledge of SAP is desirable though not essential

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted