Indirect Buyer

Verisure; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security provider in the UK is hiring an Indirect Buyer to join their procurement team. The role involves executing procurement strategies, collaborating with various departments, and negotiating contracts with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with eProcurement and ERP systems. This is a full-time position located in London, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience sourcing indirect products in a large organization.
• Worked in a cross-functional procurement team.
• Experience with eProcurement and ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement plan and maximize savings.
• Negotiate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead market and spend analysis.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Tools

eProcurement tools (Jaggaer, Ariba)

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Indirect Buyer – London Victoria (3 Days Office/2 Days Home)

We are Verisure, a leading provider of monitored smart alarms and cameras for homes and small businesses. We deliver peace of mind to over 5.5 million customers worldwide.

As the fastest-growing security company in Europe and Latin America, we hold the #1 position in all 10 of our top markets, supported by 25,000+ passionate colleagues. The UK is one of our fastest-growing markets – it’s a great time to join our UK team!

Verisure is seeking a talented, innovative, passionate Indirect Buyer. The role will be part of a growing and talented Procurement Team and will report directly to the UK Indirect Procurement Manager. This is a critical role that will contribute to enhance the procurement function for indirect categories in our UK Headquarter. The role is based in London.

The Buyer will be responsible for executing the indirect procurement function in the UK Headquarter for the assigned categories. He/she will collaborate, support and influence business leaders and stakeholders across the whole P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation, to purchase order.

Responsibilities

• Execution of the Procurement Plan, maximizing savings in the organization
• Collaborate, support and influence across the whole P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation, to purchase order.
• Execute tenders (RFPs), negotiation with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and supplier qualification and selection
• Gather specifications of products and services required by business areas
• Drafting contracts, and negotiating agreements with suppliers in coordination with Legal counsel and internal stakeholders
• Lead market and spend analysis
• Develop solutions that meet the organization needs and results
• Identify and anticipate issues in the execution of the projects, identify and implement solutions, elevate as required
• Follow risk mitigation actions & processes defined
• Manage issues with suppliers, monitor periodically agreements and supplier evaluation, including monitoring supplier performance in line with the scope of services agreed
• Propose and lead improvements in the Procurement department, processes and policies

Experience

• Relevant experience sourcing indirect products and services, as part of a procurement team in a large organisation. Among other categories: Facilities Management, Utilities, Events, Communication and Brand, Online & Offline Marketing, Contact Center, Human Resources, Professional services, Logistics, Financial services, etc
• Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team, ideally within a high growth environment
• Experience with eProcurement tools (Jaggaer, Ariba, etc), and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc)
• Leading and execution of indirect procurement categories/function
• High level of negotiation skills
• Organization and coordination skills
• Capacity to analyse and prioritise complex tasks under pressure
• Autonomy managing categories under his/her supervision
• Social skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Common sense, flexibility and ability to adapt to new environments
• Teamwork, results oriented,
• Knowledge of commercial law
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to tailor communication style

If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in hearing more about then please apply directly.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Consumer Services