Job Overview

Working alongside the Buyer and the Purchasing Team Leader, supporting the management of a specific group of suppliers & commodities consistent with the expectations and objectives (Quality, Service, Cost) of TVS.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost savings projects that contribute to the overall achievement of the departmental objectives
• Supplier relationships management
• Maintain the Indirect Contracts Log
• Prepare tender documents for Indirect spend categories
• Process Purchase Order Requests for Indirect Spend
• Manage RFQ’s and other requests from clients
• Support the operational supply function with problem resolution
• Resolve invoice queries in line with business needs
• Develop value adding relationships with cross functional departments and suppliers
• Maintain the day to day running of the purchasing process ensuring compliance across the business.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience of working on commodity sourcing strategies- driving cost reduction.
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate level in Excel
• Strong administration skills
• Commercial analysis
• Numerate
• Professional and ethical in approach
• Commercial awareness
• Continuous improvement
• Team player
• Results driven
• Computer literate, experience of ERP an advantage
• 2 years’ experience in a fast paced purchasing department
• Experience of dealing with Suppliers and Customers
• Achievement Drive
• Commercial Awareness / Analytical Ability
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making / Exercising Judgement
• Building Relationships