Buyer - Temporary 9 Month

Overview Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence Role Overview The job holder will work as part of the procurement team in sourcing equipment, goods and services and developing relationships with new and existing suppliers. As a member of the Procurement team you will perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, identifying and negotiating contracts to achieve better quality more profitable suppliers. You will work collaboratively with other BU’s, engineering, quality and production departments to deliver the best total cost / quality solution. Responsibilities Material / Service supply as per business requirement (to specification, to cost, on time / in full). Total Cost reduction including reporting of Material Price / Service Cost Variance Rework / cost of quality / lost time Transactional accuracy / timelines Responsible for delivering year over year purchasing savings within allocated third party goods and services. Application of given performance management criteria for suppliers, review and report / escalate issues to line management contributing to improvement activity as directed, applying given problem solving and corrective action tools. Comply with and implement given processes and procedures necessary to ensure effective selection, maintenance and development of Rapiscan suppliers within your remit. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Monitor and report cost movements and other performance issues to line management identifying net impacts (positive & negative) and proposed mitigation / recovery activity. Ensure that in all contact with third parties, represent Rapiscan in a professional and competent manner ensuring compliance with all relevant Rapiscan functional and business policies, in particular but not limited to contractual policies, quality systems, ethical trading practises and statutory obligations. Payment (accounts queries) Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business. Qualifications Experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management. A proven track record in achievement of cost reduction in purchased parts and or services. Proven ability to work well with others at all organizational levels, to organize and prioritize, and to participate on cross-functional teams. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills. Proven ability to work well with others at all organisational levels, to organise and prioritise, and to participate on cross-functional teams Experience in procurement and Supply Chain processes, including but not limited to quality management and financial analysis Experience in supplier relationship management, performance monitoring and contractual obligations A proven track record in working to; and meeting SLA’s Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience in ERP/MRP systems beneficial Proven ability to understand and manipulate complex data sets Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills