About the Role
Purchasing Specialist - MRO, Sheffield Great things about this opportunity: Direct responsibility for the management of high value MRO purchases Pivotal, newly created role Growing business Limited people-management responsibility Excellent benefits package The Job: Responsible for driving value and aligning procurement activities with the company’s strategic objectives. The role will involve purchasing a variety of indirect MRO-related products and services, as well as some business services including IT contracts. Purchasing indirect products and services in line with the company's requirements and ensuring measurable commercial and operational outcomes within the MRO and business services categories Building and developing strong supplier relationships Monitoring supplier data to ensure performance levels are within agreed SLAs Carrying out supplier visits and audits Implementing and embedding procurement improvements Engaging with stakeholders, driving budget compliance and develop tender specifications Required experience: At least 6 years' experience in an Indirect purchasing role, at Senior Buyer level or above Evidence of high spend and autonomous category responsibility Experience with MRO and business services/other indirect spend category Proven solid negotiation skills Experience within manufacturing purchasing is an advantage. CIPS qualification Personal Qualities we will be assessing: Drive, motivation Highly organised Logical and ethical approach to problem-solving Strong communication skills