Main Function

The main function is to undertake supply chain reviews, introduce framework agreements and provide agreement management of a number of national commodities.

Key Functional Areas

· Carry out commodity reviews on behalf of the MHL business and regions.

· Complete documentation for commodity reviews, including the following

o Carry out internal and external data collection/consultation

o Producing sourcing strategies

o Identification of potential suppliers

o Carrying out supplier bid evaluations

o Negotiation of commercial terms and service levels

o Produce Final Recommendations

o Produce Implementation documents

o Deal with issue enquiries

o Undertake market reviews

· Finalise formal contract agreement with suppliers.

· Manage Supply Agreements

o Monitoring of supplier performance, and providing assistance in resolving issues

o Holding periodical supplier review meetings

· Identification of supply risks and contingency arrangements for key commodities

· Monitoring supply market conditions and keeping the business aware of potential supply opportunities or issues

Key Capabilities Required

(1) Skills, Capabilities and attributes

· Ability to create, develop and maintain strong supplier relationships

· Possess excellent negotiations skills

· Ability to carry out detailed analysis work and identify subsequent opportunities/issues

· Sound communication proficiency

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and have clear prioritisation skills

· Aptitude to make and/or influence decisions and recommendations

· Ability to produce reports and documentation under minimal supervision.

· Understand principles of contract law

· Computer competency in relation to MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word

(2) Behavioural Attributes

· Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with external supply chain and internal functions.

· Possess personal integrity and confidence.

· Be self-motivated

· Willing to travel nationally to supplier's premises or MHL regional businesses as required

(3) Knowledge, Experience and Qualification

· Basic experience of procurement processes and procedures

· Experience of managing projects including analysis of issues, creation and implementation of solutions

· Experience of managing procurement within the House Building / Construction industry is desirable but not essential