Buyer (1-year Contractual)

Company Description John Crane a business of Smiths Group is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations Our products include mechanical seals and systems couplings bearings filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6 000 people worldwide We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe reduce downtime improve efficiency and meet the latest environmental standards John Crane is part of Smiths Group For over 170 years Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future We serve millions of people every year helping to create a safer more efficient productive and better-connected world across four global markets energy security defence space aerospace and general industrial Listed on the London Stock Exchange Smiths employs approximately 16 000 colleagues in over 50 countries Conversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline Complete project material procurement ownership for assign project tracking of materials for on-time deliveries OTD Prepare maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project Coordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials Vendor development Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost delivery performance schedule and quality to meet department goal Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy product quality Complete cycle of Purchase to Pay to be followed up to payment of vendors Ensure commercial legal and contractual compliance all the procurement transactions Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH S Accountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Negotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Control Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility Qualifications Diploma or University Degree Minimum 3 years of overall experience with 2 years in supply chain Purchase Experience in procuring sourcing process-based measuring instruments piping components pumps coolers accumulators motors etc Experience in procuring sourcing on fabrication API Plans spools skids auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage Experience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred Supplier OTD to Promise Supplier OTD to Request Req to Release LT POs with payment issues Budgetary project cost vs actual PPV Savings realized Response lead times for quotes requisitions PO acknowledgements Supplier NC closure rates Additional Information With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups ERGs to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Women Work Network and Neurodiversity Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including but not limited to interviews or testing Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career s website