Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer Full Time

Arconic is currently in search of Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement Team based in Kitts Green, Birmingham.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Essential Requirements:

• Supplier negotiation using a number of different negotiation techniques including individual supplier meetings, e-auctions and supplier summits between others.
• Management and benchmark existing suppliers, working with the Site Engineers / Maintenance Engineers to identify possible alternative products / sources of supply, and arranging Site trials in conjunction with Engineers.
• Ensure contracts, NDAs are in place for all suppliers and in conjunction with the Procurement Manager and SPAs negotiate renewals prior to expiry date to ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure all Agreements have Legal approval and done accordingly to the SOP and maintain MSIS and the contract database update.
• Work on cost savings initiatives and manage the savings database to record all savings achieved.
• Health & Safety is an important part of the work that is carried out on Site and all Contractors are required to have a Pre Qualification Questionnaire and liaise with the EHS and PQQ team to ensure the compliance of this process.
• Complete the monthly self-assessment ASAT tool in conjunction with the Procurement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements.
• Attend daily Engineering meetings and other meetings with suppliers and SPAs.
• Assist the different teams to solve finance and requisitions queries.
• Support the Procurement Manager in different tasks i.e. reporting, preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits and other admin tasks etc.
• Responsible to implement and follow procedures.
• Negotiating T&Cs between the Supplier and internal Legal Team.
• General administrative duties as associated with the running of a procurement office.
• Travel might be required.
• Manage of different type of projects in a variety of categories from hard services, HR, soft services, MRO between others.

Qualifications

You have: (required)

Relevant Experience/Knowledge:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role or related business negotiation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator. Also to have good presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• CIPS part or fully qualified preferred but not a prerequisite.
• Hold a Business administration/Economics/Supply Chain or other business-related degree.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• The ability to work and think in a pressurized, ever-changing environment is essential and most important to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven decision-making and project and contract management experience.
• Pro-active attitude.
• An excellent team player.

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

About The Team

ABOUT KITTS GREEN Kitts Green is situated in the heart of Birmingham and approximately a 10-minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The location also has good transport links to the M42/M6 motorway and Lea Hall train station is a 10-minute walk offering regular trains to Birmingham City Centre. Our Plant is a forward looking manufacturing facility with a long tradition of inclusion, teamwork and community action.