Marks Sattin have been engaged by growing manufacturer based in the South West with exceptional growth plans over the next 5 years, to recruit a newly created Capex Buyer role.

This is an incredible opportunity to support a greenfield project with responsibility of the end-to-end procurement process. The Capex Buyer will be responsible for sourcing specialist machinery in order to deliver a world class manufacturing operation for a purpose-built site.

The Capex Buyer will be predominantly home based with regular travel across the South West and Midlands.

The Capex Buyer role

Key responsibilities include;

• Lead and manage the RFI, RFQ, Cost Comparison, Zero based costing, Negotiation & awarding process
• Work closely with teams throughout the business to understand requirements and established processes including Project leaders, Regional/Country offices, Legal and Finance teams
• Carry out the end-to-end procurement process for capital good including machinery, spares, consumables and Services
• Conduct market research to identify, qualify and onboard reliable suppliers
• Evaluate suppliers' capabilities, quality, pricing and service levels to ensure optimal value
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies and capex category plans
• Identify and mitigate any risk to the supply chain
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts

About your experience

• Proven trackrecord in indirect procurement with demonstrable experience of sourcing Capex
• Sound understanding of contract management, including an understanding of legal requirements
• Demonstrable track record in end-to-end procurement
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong negotiation skills
• High proficiency in ERP, ideally SAP