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Summer-Browning Associates Ltd

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Buyer to join their team within the Defence Sector. This exciting role involves managing end-to-end public procurement processes, ensuring cost savings while maintaining compliance with procurement regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-value procurement projects and a solid understanding of vendor management and negotiation strategies. By contributing to complex procurement operations, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Defence sector's needs. If you are passionate about procurement and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in end-to-end public procurement achieving cost savings.
  • Background in procurement operations within Defence or Government sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Review requisitions and place purchase orders as needed.
  • Support procurement process for RFI, RFP, and vendor management.

Skills

Public Procurement
Vendor Management
Negotiation
Tender Management
Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023
Knowledge of PCR 2015

Tools

JAGGAER

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer to work within the Defence Sector.

Location: Reading - Remote/Hybrid

Essential Skills:

The ideal candidates will have recent experience as Buyers, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end public procurement that achieves cost savings.

  1. Ability to review requisitions, place purchase orders in accordance with the correct route to market, and expedite orders to meet business requirements.
  2. Experience supporting the procurement process for Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), e-procurement, negotiation, and vendor management in relevant categories.
  3. Experience in sourcing processes and end-to-end tender management.
  4. Previous involvement in complex and high-value procurement projects.
  5. Background in procurement or purchasing operations within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors.
  6. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015.
  7. Knowledge and understanding of JAGGAER.
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