Buyer

Generacion y Gestion; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Luton seeks a Buyer to join their award-winning procurement team. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000 and flexible hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have strong end-to-end procurement experience and will be responsible for managing supplier performance and developing procurement strategies.

Benefits

CIPS Certification funding

Profit Share Scheme

Various additional benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing the full end-to-end procurement process.
• Exposure to regulated environments or public sector procurement is beneficial.
• Prior experience with contract management is a 'nice-to-have'.

Responsibilities

• Running end-to-end procurements from planning to supplier performance.
• Working in partnership with stakeholders on procurement and contract management.
• Developing procurement strategies for existing and new contracts.

Skills

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Job description

Butler Ross are supporting a fantastic organisation based in Luton, with an award winning procurement function, who are looking to add another buyer to their high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for procurement, who is looking for a challenging but highly rewarding position.

This salary on offer is up to £42,000, and operates on a flexible hybrid-working arrangement, requiring only 2 days a week in office (additional benefits and incentives below).

Benefits (Highlights)

• CIPS Certification - will provide you with the funding
• Profit Share Scheme - which is expected to pay-out annually
• Various additional benefits (a full breakdown can be provided)

Your responsibilities will include

• Running end-to-end procurements from planning, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, to supplier performance.
• Working in partnership with stakeholders (both internal and external) on procurement and contract management
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies for the renewal of both existing and new contracts/framework agreements - with a focus on sustainability.
• Maintaining and maintaining the contract database a
• Effective supplier management - including the creation management of a preferred supplier list, monitoring and reporting on performance across the board.

Desired Experience

• Applicants must have demonstrable experience managing the full end-to-end procurement process.
• Previous exposure to regulated environments or public sector procurement (an understanding of competition law, for example) - would be beneficial
• Prior experience with contract management is a 'nice-to-have'
• Specific category experience is not required

If this opportunity has piqued your interest, please either reach out to us directly to discuss, or apply via this advert.

This position would be well suited to individuals with solid end-to-end procurement experience, who have previously held any of the following positions:

Junior Buyer / Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager / Procurement Lead / Purchasing Lead / Indirect Buyer / Indirects Buyer / Supply Chain Buyer / Contracts Officer / Procurement Officer / Assistant Procurement Manager / Assistant Commercial Manager