General Procurement Category Buyer

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking an experienced General Procurement Category Buyer in Belfast, United Kingdom. This 12-month contract role requires strong procurement expertise and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will oversee supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company policies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and CIPS certification are desirable. Proficiency in English and experience with procurement systems like SAP are key requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Indirect Procurement role.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional environment.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual parameters.
• Execute Competitive Bidding Processes and approve requisitions.

Skills

Procurement buyer experience

Strong stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Commercial and financial knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a talented General Procurement Category Buyer to join their team in Belfast, United Kingdom. This position is a 12 month contract offering both PAYE and Umbrella rates.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

As the General Procurement Category Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will build strong relationships with the trans-national organisation of General Procurement and collaborate with key customers and stakeholders, communicating at all levels and managing any escalations in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities of the General Procurement Category Buyer :

• Work collaboratively to ensure the link between the Supplier and the Airbus MFT / MDT, providing a '1-Airbus voice' to the supplier.
• Manage supplier relationships and contractual parameters, ensuring regular reviews to highlight and address any issues.
• Execute Competitive Bidding Processes (CFTs), approve requisitions, and ensure delivery to expectations.
• Support change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new procurement systems and procedures, effectively communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the progress of change initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will need :

• Procurement buyer experience, ideally in an Indirect Procurement role.
• Experience working in a multi-functional and multi-divisional environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior management level.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Solid commercial, contract, and financial knowledge.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable qualifications and experience include :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or similar certification.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions or post-acquisition integration.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and software, such as SAP and Coupa.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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