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| Job Title: Controllables Assistant Category Buyer - Stores | |||||||||||||||
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In addition to a competitive salary the benefits shown below are
typically offered for a job at this level. The exact benefits an
individual is entitled to will vary depending on their competency level
and/or contract type, therefore some or all of the benefits may not
apply.
Benefits Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme ShareSave Scheme Life Assurance Childcare Vouchers Staff Discount Standard Hours
36 hours
Location
Enderby - Leicester
Buying Summary of Role
To be responsible for providing operational support for category supplier selection, appraisal and management of a number of outsourced cleaning contractors in accordance with Commercial Services Purchasing & Supply Process. To be responsible for the overall management of stores cleaning,
to include in some regions escalator cleaning, window cleaning,
builders cleans and sparkle cleans.
Act as departmental interface with internal and external
stakeholders in all matters relating to outsourced cleaning and Health
and Safety issues within outsourced cleaning category.
Visits to suppliers premises and stores premises will be required form time to time both in the UK and in Southern Ireland.
Supplier selection Identify and recommend potential suppliers
Create internal and external network to ensure best practise suppliers are sourced and selected
Keep fully informed of market conditions and innovation within category to enable fully informed supplier selection
RFP Preparation
Prepare an assessment of current supplier/product/service performance, price and outstanding issues to be reviewed with Purchasing Manager (PM) Prepare for review by PM Tender documents to include all headings
as per issued Standard Tender Practice Guide e.g. volumes, Disaster
Recovery, specification, account management, contract head of terms
Supplier appraisal
Prepare for each supplier a financial and commercial appraisal and present findings to PM. Including site/factory visits where appropriate, Prepare a RFP scorecard and apply to each chosen supplier. Summarise results/recommendations and present to PM
Contracts Service Level Agreements (SLA’s / KPI;s)
Maintain formal contracts with SLA’s based on quotes working with legal to ensure legality and accuracy.
Present Contract/SLA to PM for approval and sign off
Establish detailed KPI’s and associated penalties for non-compliance for input & review by PM
Supplier Management and Performance
Formally measure Supplier performance against SLA & KPI’s and via audit scores
Undertake monthly operational reviews with Supplier
Undertake quarterly strategic reviews supported by PM and senior mgt as appropriate.
Adapt & prepare standard weighted average scorecards and rank
suppliers. Discuss the scorecard and scoring direct with suppliers.
Monitor and review accuracy, appropriateness and timely manner of Management Information
Assess Supplier response to Ad-hoc requests.
Ensure Vendor Management at administrative and operational level.
Ensure suppliers are implementing best practises.
Be up to date on industry/product developments through all media sources
Internal Account Management
Regularly meet with all relevant internal parties to ensure that any issues are being identified and acted upon.
Manage expectations with respect to product specification, price and delivery timescales
Act as a conduit between users and suppliers to facilitate that
appropriate action is taken on non-conformance issues (both product
performance and service)
Facilitate attendance of appropriate internal parties at Supplier monthly reviews
Regular visits to branches/warehouses/suppliers to obtain feedback on product/services/market developments
Facilitate Suppliers to complete store & warehouse
questionnaires and summarise findings in a summary report. Prepare and
present action plan to PM if appropriate.
Management Information / Financial Interface
Ensure copies of all operating agreements/service agreements/lease
agreements / service contracts / maintenance agreements are kept in a
central management file
Maintain a current listing of assets by location (asset register/item descriptions, who owns)
Input to finance budget preparation with support of PM
Essential Criteria:
Some supplier management experience
Internal stakeholder experience
Good communication and team working ethic
Planning & organising skills
Confidence to manage meetings with external stakeholders
Confidence to represent Commercial Services at store level
Intellectual capability
Good influencing skills
Desirable Criteria:
Working towards CIPS
Purchasing & Supply Management Principle
Supplier appraisal and management experience
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