Logistics Executive (Buyer) - Hudson Shribman : Job Details

Logistics Executive (Buyer)

£c up to 40k + Bonus

South East ABJ7362

Perm

As buyer / logistics executive for an expanding procurement team for a leading global organisation you will drive effective, efficient activities to support facilities worldwide and regional business and technology centres.

As buyer / logistics executive you will be responsible for managing EMEA transportation contracts and supporting category Leaders. As a logistics professional you will ensure the best possible commercial conditions for the company collaborating with internal and external contacts, such as Supply Chain & Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Responsible for developing knowledge in the category areas assigned including marketplace awareness, determining internal client needs as well as external vendor capabilities
• Support Category Leader in negotiation and administration of contracts for transportation and terminalling contract activities (ports, warehouses, rail yards, or other transportation hubs)
• Construct bid templates in Procurement e-bidding tools to support regular bidding activities (RFI & RFP)
• Manipulate & evaluate bid data submitted to formulate award proposals for Client review
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and identify new suppliers
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities
• Support Procurement Plan development using historical and forecast numbers as well as market information and analysing operational and business data
• Responsible for resolution of short-term supply exceptions/ urgencies within contract portfolio through operational interfaces with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
• Participate in Supply Chain Third Party Performance Management (TPPM) meetings
• Ensure compliance with all Procurement Business Processes
• Ensure price / rate / route accuracy in Transportation Management System (TMS) and SAP
• Ensure consistency and compliance with business controls & ethics requirements
• Understanding Vendor and Market strategies to support business objectives for operational functions.
• Data Analysis through Bid evaluation

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Experienced across Buying Logistics (Manufacturing & Commercial experience would be an advantage)
• University degree (Supply Chain related major could be an advantage)
• Experience with any and administration of contracts for transportation and terminalling activities e.g. ports, warehouses, rail yards, or other transportation hubs
• Ability to work independently, without close supervision, and confident to represent externally
• Ability to deliver against competing priorities and to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with cross-functional colleagues and external parties
• Proficiency in SAP and analytical tools/reporting software, familiarity with TMS would be an advantage
• Experience dealing with Supply chain or related logistics operations
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

Italian and/or French languages skills would be an advantage

• Effective organisational and communication skills

Build an exciting career with an inclusive company with exposure across several key global groups.

Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits. Wellbeing Environmental, Sports. Onsite subsidized restaurant

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting