Job Description

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Job Title:

Senior Buyer - Europe

Reporting to:

Head of Supply Chain - Europe

Location:

Any of our UK offices /hybrid: (some travel will be required)

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Join Segen for an opportunity to help change the world with every action you make. It's fast paced, challenging, dynamic and incredibly rewarding, because changing the world isn't easy!

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Company Profile

Segen Ltd was formed in 2004 and is the UK's largest Wholesale Distributor of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems and EV-charging. With a growing European and international focus Segen is now part of the Labora Group since 2021. Segen Group turnover is more than 300m and growing at over 50% per year so there has never been a better time to join the team. Our customer base consists of commercial and residential installation companies. Access to our unique on-line portal and design tool, plus our emphasis on product quality, consistency and availability sets us apart in the market. Segen is a fast-moving business that responds quickly to any market changes supported by its bespoke ERP system and database and team.

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Role

Scope:

Reporting to the "in country" Head of Supply Chain, this role is to support our rapidly growing European division and is seen as a key interface with the local business functions on categories, suppliers, and process.Working collaboratively with the business to understand the customer and business needs, will lead on local/ regional supplier relationships and pro-active price negotiations to establish best commercial terms and margin opportunities as competitive differentiators. Will manage and optimise stocks within own and team's supplier base, minimising overstocks, whilst ensuring security of supply.

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Responsibilities:

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?Procurement

As part of a cross functional team, lead RFI/RFP activities that lead to the selection of the right suppliers/products. Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with sales forecasts and stock targets whilst working closely with the wider supply chain team to minimise stock-outs and overstocks. Develop and present reports to the management team highlighting any trends or issues. Through own and team supplier base, maintain a relentless focus on day-to-day procurement activities, with a right first-time mindset, including, but no limited to: Maintenance of purchasing contracts, agreements, and terms Practical involvement in identifying suppliers Responding to internal stock requests in a timely manner and in line with company strategy Manage suppliers open order books Placing and managing outgoing PO's Maintaining Auto order data, correct lead times, minimum stocks etc where appropriate Supplier reporting and forecasting Facilitating and tracking supplier rebates where appropriate Raising and allocating of warranty orders Preventing identifying and resolving critical shortages Preventing, identifying and resolving allocation issues

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Supplier relationship management

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Establish cross-functional collaborative environment that maximises mutual value through the supply chain:

?Collaborate and negotiate with manufacturers to maintain best terms, pricing, rebates and contracts. Establish cross-functional collaborative environment that maximises mutual value through the supply chain: Conduct regular reviews with suppliers and of their products, to drive performance, continuous improvement and fully secure the value of contractual agreements.Work alongside the suppliers, Sales and other internal teams on relevant initiatives that drive performance.
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Supply Chain Risk & Resilience

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Maintain a relentless focus on supply chain risk and resilience the "in country" suppliers, considering the impacts of global, geo/ political, sustainability and supply chain issues pro-actively that could impact security of supply and our ability to meet the customer and business needs. Working collaboratively with the business in the development of contingency plans that underpin business continuity and ensure security of supply
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People

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Line management responsibilities for direct reports Create a learning environment that enables your team to be at their best, both in terms of wellbeing and performance including: Develop the team through the creation of individual development plans which clearly sets out their priority areas for development. With the "Head of" develop and disseminate team and individual objectives which are clearly aligned to the objectives of the supply chain function and that of the business. Conduct objective performance-based reviews with the team and fully utilise Perform Yard to monitor and track individual performance.
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Qualifications and experience:

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Committed to, studying for, or achieved MCIPS or equivalent. Leadership and coaching skills.
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Employee benefits

What we offer:

25 days holiday EV Car scheme Pension Life Assurance Discounted company products Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Employee Assistance Scheme Staff events and surprises
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At Segen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.

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We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability.

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We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huddersfield HD2 1GQ