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ERSG Ltd

Stafford

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer/Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team in Stafford. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier compliance, leading negotiations, and optimizing sourcing strategies. Your expertise in indirect buying and sourcing will be vital as you support budget planning and resolve supplier-related issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's sourcing processes while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you have a passion for procurement and a knack for negotiation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in buying and sourcing.
  • Proficient in indirect buying and sourcing.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of suppliers with management systems.
  • Lead negotiations and manage supplier strategies.
  • Support budget planning and resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Supplier Management
Data Analysis
Budget Planning

Education

CIPS or similar qualifications

Job description

Position: Buyer/Sourcing Specialist

Location: Stafford

Work Pattern: Contract - Hybrid

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all active suppliers are approved and compliant with Supplier Management Systems.
  • Enforce supplier strategy & Sourcing policies including management and optimization of supplier panels.
  • Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers.
  • Support budget planning and deliver Sourcing deflation and payment targets.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
  • Support team to resolve Supplier issues / support any related Sourcing related execution issues.
  • Ensure invoices are released in accordance with the process in place.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years buying and sourcing experience.
  • Experienced in Indirect buying and sourcing.
  • CIPS or similar qualifications.
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