Junior Buyer

Culina Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will support the procurement of IT products and services, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with legal standards. You'll collaborate with various departments to align contract terms with business objectives while utilizing platforms like Service Now. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a thriving organization that values its people and promotes a culture of success and inclusivity. Join this winning team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment!

Benefits

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition Programs

Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Service Now and S4 Hana (SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract uploads and monitor performance on Service Now.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance.
• Support procurement lifecycle including obtaining quotes and managing invoices.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Administration

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Service Now

S4 Hana (SAP)

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview
Culina Groupis a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer, working across all Culina Group business units supporting the procurement of IT products and services, and the management plus administration of contracts.

This is a full time, permanent positionworking Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We’re offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

Duties include:

• Ownership of administering the upload of contract dates and key details onto the Service Now platform to support the Procurement strategy to fully utilise its investment in the Service Now platform
• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: support in the preparation/review of contract documents to ensure they meet legal standards and company policies
• Monitoring Contract Performance: Keeping track of contract milestones, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance and performance
• Maintaining Contract Records: Organising and maintaining a comprehensive database of all contracts and related documentation onto the Service Now platform to support the Procurement strategy to fully utilise its investment in the Service Now platform
• Supporting Negotiations: Assisting in contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to secure favourable terms
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations, and identifying potential risks
• Collaboration: Working closely with various departments such as legal, procurement, and finance to align contract terms with business objectives
• Issue Resolution: Addressing any issues or disputes that arise during the contract lifecycle
• Assistance with the procurement lifecycle including, but not limited to, obtaining competitive quotes, purchasing including raising purchase orders, managing/processing invoices, managing supplier delivery times/logistics and supply issues
• Responsible for monitoring spend against budget on an on-going basis as required. This may include facilitating regular reviews with budget holders and finance to ensure timely production of accurate, meaningful analysis of supplier spend, classified by category and technology team. Providing updates to the Management Team
• Preparing MI (Management Information) reports for procurement and procurement related activities.
• Responsible for working with partners and suppliers to purchase, track and renew licenses as required and support and maintenance contracts
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring adherence to the supplier management governance including, but not limited to, relevant law, regulatory compliance, risk management, information security policies, data protection/processing and commercial requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Worked in a similar role for 2 years +
• Experience of working with suppliers
• Advanced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Preferable to have Service Now and S4 Hana (SAP) experience
• Attention to detail and analytical approach
• Excellent English language skills, dealing with telephone calls
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logisticsa great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme –Wewant colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance- x4 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!