Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer to support strategic procurement projects and manage service supply chains for waste disposal. This role offers the opportunity to deliver innovative procurement initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders. The Buyer will engage with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and produce insightful reports on market trends and project progress. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to transforming waste management into a sustainable practice. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant procurement experience required.
• Studying towards CIPS is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting procurement projects and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Tender, negotiate, and award contracts while producing regular progress reports.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Influencing Skills

Contract Law Understanding

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Studying towards CIPS

Job description

A quick look at the role.

The Buyer supports with strategic procurement projects whilst having responsibility end to end for the delivery and management of individual service supply chain for the disposal of waste. You will ensure that the function is professionally represented both internally and externally and strive to deliver a best-in-class service.

Your core responsibilities

1. Delivery of exciting procurement projects that have not been done before.
2. Work collaboratively with stakeholders both within the department and the business as a whole to determine the needs of the business and developing strategies to deliver these.
3. Meet with suppliers and other external stakeholders in conjunction with management and individually as appropriate.
4. Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts.
5. Represent Group Procurement within the business and Biffa within the wider business community.
6. Produce regular reports on key activities including updates on progress on projects, savings delivered and opportunities identified for the Senior Category Manager.
7. Support the preparation of forecast reports on future market trends in commodities, currency and other key business factors to allow for improved business performance against budget.

Our essential requirements

1. Studying towards CIPS.
2. 2 years relevant procurement experience.
3. Working understanding of legal issues such as Contract law.
4. Confident with all Microsoft Applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
5. Engaging with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.