General Procurement Category Buyer

Carbon 60; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Belfast is seeking a General Procurement Category Buyer for a 12 month contract. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing competitive bidding processes, and supporting change initiatives in procurement systems. The ideal candidate will have procurement buyer experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers both PAYE and Umbrella rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement buyer, ideally in an Indirect Procurement role.
• Experience working in a multi-functional and multi-divisional environment.
• Strong influencing skills at the senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure regular reviews to address issues.
• Execute Competitive Bidding Processes and approve requisitions.
• Support change management initiatives for new procurement systems.

Skills

Procurement buyer experience

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Commercial knowledge

Financial knowledge

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

CIPS certification or similar

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

How to Apply

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.