Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer/ Procurement Specialist to be engaged on a permanent basis in Preston.
Role Overview
Project leader responsible for multiple Procurement program and projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-pilot, pilot, and execution.
Job Description:

• Development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams.
• Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements.
• Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements.
• Develop strategies and tactics to maximize supplier base cost/value.
• Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as, but not limited to: Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers and Top competitors and keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity.
• Leading Contract preparation and purchasing process.

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.