Procurement Buyer

Overview

Nomad Digital are on the look out for a Procurement Buyer to join our global Procurement department. The successful individual will be responsible for working in partnership with Nomad's suppliers to strengthen our global supply-chain.  As Procurement Buyer the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of group procurement processes supporting the business plus any associated contract management and service level agreements for a specified group of supplier expenditure 

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of team work and trustworthiness

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the procurement & supply chain director with all group related procurement policy and any associated processes and reporting requirements 
• Represents procurement at internal project meetings ensuring that all requirements are met as per project
  deadlines and timeframes in addition to communicating with stakeholders as necessary 
• Regular engagement with suppliers to build strong partnerships as well as support delivery performance, quality management and risk management and ensure continuity and compliance within the business 
• Leads sourcing activity for both direct and indirect categories ensuring that quality/cost/delivery is built into any
  process to ensure the most efficient solution is delivered in line with group procurement processes 
• Deliver any contract management requirements and supplier relationship management for any supplier
  expenditure both existing and any newly created contracting arrangements 
• Deliver annual savings target in line with group procurement delivery plan, based on both direct and indirect expenditure 
• Manage logistics and stock requirements as well as supporting stock reduction activities across the business.
• Ensure that adequate stock and lead-time information is communicated to all internal stakeholders to support projects 
• Identify system improvements in line with business objectives 
• Management and update of Nomad internal IT systems ensuring processes are followed and applied 

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• CIPS or equivalent qualification is required 

• Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain or related discipline required

• Minimum (5 years) working in a procurement role or equivalent 

• Some experience of working in or managing projects representing procurement as a function 

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems such as NetSuite 

• Working knowledge of contract management processes and practices 

• Experience of leading and working within multi stakeholder groups across organisation 

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work well in pressurised situations 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers 

• Excellent computer proficiency (Office 365 Applications, namely Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power-Bi) 

• Excellent influencing skills and ability to implement and sell ideas and solutions 

• Proven negotiating skills 

• Ability to challenge the status quo and develop/implement innovative alternatives 

• Level of flexibility within the role 

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover.
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform 
• Free Gym Access
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Company Sick Plan.

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email View email address on jobsearch.alstom.com.