Total 3 Senior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States

Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Senior Buyer will have accountability for managing key contracts with suppliers, sending invitations to tender (ITT), collating responses and working closely with the commercial team to establish water-tight terms and conditions with suppliers. You will be aware of the key commercials and have an understanding of the clauses within supplier contracts. As Senior Buyer, you will have line management responsibility for more junior members within the team, so you will act as a point of escalation for any potential issues that may arise. You will take a strategic view to procurement and supply chain activity and will report to more senior members of the procurement team. The Senior Buyer will liaise with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers to ensure a seamless procurement process within the direct procurement function.

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven background in direct procurement from within a manufacturing, engineering or highly regulated and fast-paced procurement environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Experienced at managing a team and providing coaching & mentorship to more junior colleagues
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and ERP systems like SAP or similar
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight where required
• Experience of managing contracts and delivering at pace
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £40,700-45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

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Ever wanted to work for a surf and snow lifestyle brand!?

Well... here's a rare opportunity to join our new Cowbridge, South Wales Store Team!

We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Store Associate to support the Cowbridge Store Manager.

Who are Tiki?

Established since 1967, Tiki has been at the forefront of British surfing for over 50 years and remains the UK’s leading home-grown surf company. We’re a specialist surf and snow company that’s true to our core belief – designing and developing cold water surf gear and providing extensive snow brands to gear you up ready for the mountains.

We’re proud to be among the top surf stores in the UK with a growing online retail business to boot. We’re expanding opening a new Surf and Snow store in Cowbridge, South Wales.

Love skiing, snowboarding, or/and surfing and surf culture? This could be the role for you.

Our work environment includes:

On-the-job training
Relaxed atmosphere
Company perks
About you:

We're seeking a keen and motivated individual, who has an interest in the surfing lifestyle and community, to join our retail team at the new Tiki Surf store in Cowbridge.

Previous experience working in a retail environment would be an advantage but not essential, (as full product training and shop system training will be given).

The successful candidate should be both confident in engaging with customers and have a genuine interest in promoting our products through sales.

The candidate will also be required to support the Store Manager in the day-today store operations, including merchandising and stock inventory, locking up and key responsibilities and maintaining the shop opening in the Managers absence.

This position is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to combine their passion for the surf & snow with a career in retail.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to;

laura@tikisurf.co.uk

Key Tasks:

Opening and running the store in the absence of the Store Manager
Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of the store including, opening and securely closing the store, cashing up and other key responsibilities including alarm call out response.
Driving customer service through team engagement and use of product expertise to build a strong and loyal customer base
Visual merchandising, product and brand launches in line with company direction
Assist the Store Manager in organising, planning, and implementing our vision and purpose
Support the Store Manager in managing stock inventory, completing deliveries and general maintenance of stock and replenishment
Ensuring the store is always tidy and uncluttered
Keeping your knowledge up to date on all products sold in store and learn about technical equipment that we stock that you aren't familiar with
Attending to customers giving technical advice on products providing a personalised customer experience
Be aware of daily sales target and work towards achieving the budget set and collecting customer data
Oversight of junior members of the team helping to create positive and engaging workspace where tasks are completed, and it is welcoming for customers.
We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to;

laura@tikisurf.co.uk

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

•        Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

•        Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

•        An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

•        Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

•        A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

•        A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is available in either Lake County, IL or Scarborough, Maine locations in the Abbott Global Procurement Services supporting our Rapid Diagnostics division. Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll have the chance to implement the Category Procurement Strategy for Abbott’s Rapid Diagnostics business, working closely with Abbott’s Global Procurement team to drive synergies.  This position is expected to be a key link among site procurement teams, the global procurement organization, and global category managers.

What You’ll Work On

• Maintains good relations with internal and external customers by ensuring professional behavior consistent with Abbott Rapid Diagnostic’s policies and practices.

• Negotiates and manages long term contracts which are not managed by the commodity management teams, within established limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost.

• Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance.

• Lead supplier identification in partnership with Category Procurement through aligning business requirements with supplier profile and capability to maximize the value proposition to Abbott with a risk mitigation and prevention mindset.

• Drive value and savings for categories.

• Collaborates with other functions.

• Develop and execute competitive bidding processes (e.g.  RFPs, RFIs, …..).

• Lead in-person fact-based negotiations with suppliers based on an internally approved plan.

• Perform value analysis on costs and supplier quotes.

• Create and manage project plans, identify resources to support projects, drive multiple projects through complex sourcing processes and ensure end results meet business expectations.

• Ensures all procurement policies and procedures are aligned with internal stakeholders e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Supply Chain.

• Develop comprehensive  knowledge in the assigned category.

• Participates in data tracking, analysis, recommendation/business case development, and reporting to include scorecard, market and supplier assessments.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Complies with applicable corporate policies and procedures, and FDA/ISO/SOX regulations pertaining to the purchasing function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering.

• 4+ years of professional experience, preferably in strategic procurement (sourcing) or supply chain

• Ability to travel domestically up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated matrix environment, preferably in the Healthcare Industry

• Strong customer services skills, including engagement with management

• Strong procurement skills including contracting, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

• Experience managing and acting to achieve KPIs such as savings target, cycle time reductions, etc.

• Ability to identify a problem, work with extended team to frame it, determine root cause, drive to potential solutions, and build and present a business case

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

• Certification from ISM or APICS is a plus

• Understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts is a plus

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

The base pay for this position is

$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

     

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : J55

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf