Job purpose:
Is accountable for the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Acts as a lead
buyer for local organisations. Identify and enable opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and
service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement
tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong and effective relationships both with internal
customers, the local/regional category team and external suppliers to create the framework for the
implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Responsible for key strategic categories with specific reference to Maintenance &
Production Services, Production Equipment & Raw Materials categories.
- Develop category strategies to deliver value for the business and ensure delivery of these
cost benefits, right through from initiation to contract conclusion in line with business
needs.
- Works closely with the national/regional directors, local managers and Group Direct
Sourcing to determine sourcing needs, capture synergy opportunities and leverage
economies of scale.
- Build strong and effective relationships across all stakeholder groups to create the
framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
- Forecast, budget and deliver on financial KPI's.
- Drive annual cost saving projects and other procurement benefits using best in class
procurement tools and the 5 step process as its foundation.
- Provide monthly reports and KPI's that demonstrate continuous improvement and delivery
across all key categories.
- Drive Sustainability agenda in line with business decarbonization roadmap.
- Develop best in class expertise and national market knowledge for assigned categories.
- Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
Key Functional Competencies
Analytical skills Supplier Relationship Management
Problem solving skills Contract Management
Entrepreneurial mindset Cost analysis and management
Good leadership capabilities Financial and business understanding
Stakeholder Management Negotiation skills
Experience / Education
• 3+ years procurement experience
• Educated to a degree in Business or Technical or other relevant experience
Key stakeholders:
• Company Management (UK&I Cement and Ireland Materials)
• Divisional Management (Europe West)
• Local, Division and other Group Finance teams
• Internal and External Audit
• ISAC IT and shared services
