Buyer / Procurement Specialist in Nottinghamshire

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Buyer to join its team. The role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers across various markets, delivering cost savings, and working on high-profile campaigns. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, and experience in POS or printing sectors is preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sourcing and negotiating within POS, digital and litho printing sectors.
• Experience as a buyer preferable, but transferable skills also considered.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Delivering cost savings and maintaining brand integrity.
• Working with brands on high-profile campaigns.
• Reviewing and improving procurement activity.
• Analysing market trends and bringing innovative ideas.
• Providing supply chain expertise.
• Maintaining accurate procurement data.
• Managing the supplier database.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

Linney is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. We’re looking for someone to join the procurement team to develop the support we offer to the various areas of Linney and its clients.

We are ideally looking for an experienced buyer who has a broad knowledge of POS, digital and litho printing, branded gifts and personalised marketing collateral. An excellent track record in sourcing and negotiating within these industries is preferable, however, applicants with relevant transferable skills will still be considered.

Good communication skills are essential, and the ideal candidate will be well organised, commercially astute with excellent attention to detail, and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers across the above-mentioned markets.
• Delivering cost savings and value-added solutions while maintaining brand integrity.
• Working with leading brands on exciting, high-profile campaigns.
• Reviewing procurement activity to incorporate improvements and innovations.
• Analysing, researching and benchmarking the marketplace with an eye on trends and bringing innovative ideas to the table.
• Providing a high standard of supply chain expertise for those who need it.
• Maintaining accurate and meaningful data collection relating to all areas of procurement activity.
• Managing and maintaining the ongoing development of the group’s approved supplier database.

Additional information

Please get in touch if you have any questions about our diversity and policies, or about accessibility or any accommodations needed during your application process.

We work hard to provide an inspiring environment with opportunity to progress your career. Look at the Our values section on the Linney website to find out more about the Linney culture.

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