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Why Choose Bridgnorth Aluminium
Bridgnorth Aluminium is an aluminium rolling company with a strong commitment to excellence in manufacturing high quality products. We believe in building the future together. At Bridgnorth Aluminium, your skills, ideas, and passion will help us drive innovation and deliver excellence across the industry.

Are you a driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? Then applications are welcomed to join a dynamic team where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing, Procurement and Category management

* Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and reliability

* Negotiate favourable contracts, terms and prices with suppliers

* Provide commercial support to the Contract manager

* Manage the full procurement process from end to end

* Take full ownership leading contracts and categories you are assigned

* Manage contracts efficiently and strategically - lead commercial discussions, contract processes, and conduct regular reviews

* Lead categories by understanding requests, targeting the correct supplier selectively by identifying which suppliers can fulfil which type of requests, and ensure proper ownership of enquiries - no delegation to engineers of procurement tasks

* Conduct due diligence with suppliers before engagement - including verifying capabilities, compliance and performance history

* Ensure all deadlines are consistently met, including RFP/RFQ stages and out of contract situations are avoided

Vendor Relationship Management

* Proactively build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal performance

* Address any issues with suppliers and take corrective action or escalation as needed

* Conduct regular performance and continuous improvement reviews - provide actionable feedback and foster strong supplier relationships

* Perform risk management and supplier contingency plans - actively identify and mitigate risks associated with single source suppliers, ensuring contingency plans are in place

Compliance

* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in procurement activities

* Ensure vendor compliance to accreditation certifications

* Ensure annual supplier appraisals are completed on time in collaboration with relevant stakeholders for technical input

Requirements:

Essential

* 5 GCSEs Grade A-C - English Language and Maths essential

* Strong proven experience as a Buyer

* Strong negotiation and communication skills

* Experienced with ERP systems

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Experienced with supplier management and relationship building

* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

* Strong commercial knowledge and contract management

* Strong understanding of legal compliance, and experience of reviewing, checking and understanding contracts/terms

Desirable

* CIPS qualification

* Experience in manufacturing industry

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 36.25 hour week - Flexitime