Job Overview

Working in the purchasing team, 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
• 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.
• Completing analysis to support decision making
• Optimise project deliverables consistent with the expectations and objectives surrounding quality, service, cost and innovation
• Negotiate all the key commercial data and supplier agreements relative to a specific project.
• Manage strategic supplier negotiations to eliminate cost.
• Contribute to the development of departmental key processes
• Some business travel required for client and supplier meetings

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience of working on 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

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

• Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
  1. GP consultation and second opinions
  2. Mental health support
  3. Financial and Legal support
  4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
• Subsidised canteen

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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