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Operational Purchasing Buyer

Prysmian

Middlesbrough

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Purchasing Buyer to join their dynamic team in Middlesbrough. This role involves developing and executing procurement strategies for high voltage installations, ensuring compliance with budgets and contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in purchasing, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will drive impactful projects and support the energy transition and digital transformation efforts of the company.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
Defined Contribution pension scheme
Health Care Cash Plan
24/7 employee counselling service
Online Language Learning Access
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Generous sick pay arrangements
EE Mobile Discounts
Dell Advantage discounts
Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in Purchasing function is ideal.
  • Proficiency in English is required; Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement plans for HV installations.
  • Manage procurement compliance with budget and contractual requirements.
  • Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience
Communication skills
Strategic mindset
Team building
Problem-solving
Proficiency in English
Italian language

Education

Experience in multinational companies

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your Contribution To Prysmian's Success

We are looking for an Operational Purchasing Buyer to join our team in Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Operational Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Develop, update and execute the procurement plan within the assigned commodities related to HV installation perimeter.
  • Manage the procurement plan guaranteeing compliance with budget, timing, contractual requirements; Drafting bidder lists, analyzing offers, negotiating prices and discussing contractual conditions with the support of internal clients departments.
  • Identify saving and improvement opportunities in terms of costs, process, quality, service, etc.
  • Promote Purchasing early involvement and support; Implement purchasing procedures and processes.
  • Scout the market to expand suppliers basis for strategic commodities; Perform spent analysis and market evaluation.
You Are The Right Fit If You Have/are

  • Ideally hold previous experience within Purchasing function.
  • Preferably experience developed into multinational companies.
  • Determined, enthusiastic and committed to manage complexity and challenges.
  • Excellent team building attitude.
  • Good communication skills and strategic mindset.
  • Proficiency in English, Italian is a plus.
  • Familiar with SAP system.
What We Offer You

  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance.
  • Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment.
  • Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service.
  • On-line Language Learning Access.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
  • Generous sick pay arrangements.
  • EE Mobile Discounts.
  • Dell Advantage discounts.
  • Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Transition to Retirement Policy.
  • Vitality scheme.
  • Free Flu Jab.
Our selection process:

  • Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min).
If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Discover more positions globally: Careers @ Prysmian

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.
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