We are proud to be recruiting for a UK Buyer based at our offices in Rugeley. 

Are you looking for your next challenge in Procurement and enjoy leaving no stone unturned to make cost savings?

What’s in it for you?

• Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva with Employer Contribution  
• Life Assurance 
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays + option to participate in the Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Bravo Benefits Smart Hive Access 
• EAP Programme with UNUM
• (email address removed) App – Health and Wellbeing App with Access to 24/7 Remote GP Service 
• Family and Friends Discount on Ideal Standard Product Purchases
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free onsite Parking Facilities
• A full training programme with a genuine investment in your future

What Will You Be Doing?

Reporting into the UK Procurement Manager, this is a key role within the UK Local Procurement Team. The primary goal of this role is to obtain the goods or services at the lowest total cost while meeting the boundary conditions of specification, delivery, quality, and service. The role involves working closely with all departments within the organisation to identify potential savings, maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing vendors/suppliers. It will also involve supporting the Central Procurement Team at a local level on specific tasks to help execute projects.

The day-to-day:

• Manage the process of purchase orders and ensure that purchases are made in accordance with the company’s procurement processes and that payment terms are controlled in line with corporate guidelines.
• Issuing and managing tenders and RFQ’s
• Resolve queries/problems with purchases/and or suppliers to maintain high service levels.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of local purchasing and supplier records.
• Conduct benchmarking and overall market assessment to support the development of the procurement strategy, aligned with customer’s requirements and in compliance with global and regional indirect procurement strategies.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and other criteria.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain favourable agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise.
• Renew or terminate contracts as needed, based on supplier performance and business needs.
• Maintain prices, info records and quote agreements.
• Analyse usage, cost, and performance data

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint plus SAP (desirable)
• Working towards or willing to work towards CIPS qualification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and influencing skills with ability to build relationships and negotiate
• Flexible and agile to meet changing demands with good planning and organisational skills
• Capable of working as part of a team yet self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Travel within UK to supplier meetings may be required

Who are we?

Ideal Standard are synonymous with quality. We are the UK's largest manufacturer of bathroom and sanitaryware. Our legacy goes back 200 years and our future is driven by pioneering innovation and transformation. 

Be part of our amazing future with your Ideal job.