Procurement Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to becoming a carbon-neutral airport. As a buyer, you will play a pivotal role in the procurement process, ensuring value for money while enhancing supply quality and generating cost savings. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from critical IT systems to large construction initiatives. You'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop innovative procurement strategies, and manage supplier performance. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to see your ideas come to life, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a regulated procurement role.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurements from planning to contract management.
• Develop procurement strategies focusing on sustainability.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Negotiation

Market Research

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Education

CIPS Qualification

2+ Years in Regulated Procurement

Tools

Jaggaer

Job description

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Reports To: Business Partner/Senior Business Partner

Work Patterns: Full Time

Job Purpose Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join LLA’s award-winning and CIPS Corporate Accredited Procurement team. If you are passionate about procurement and love to see your innovative ideas and solutions come to life, this is the role for you! LLA has an exciting future ahead as we work towards becoming a carbon-neutral airport, and you will play a critical role in this journey.

You will ensure the business adopts a proactive and consistent approach to all sourcing and contract management activities, ultimately maximizing value for money, improving supply quality, generating cost savings, and enhancing social value.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

At LLA, we procure a variety of exciting items such as fire engines, critical IT systems and infrastructure, bars and retail units, large construction projects, and marketing campaigns including Christmas and celebrity visits. As a buyer, you will be responsible for procuring various commodities and services through the electronic tendering portal (Jaggaer). Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining an engaging approach, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders on procurement and contract management across all categories including IT, Commercial, Corporate Services, Infrastructure, and Operations.
• Carrying out all contracting activities in line with LLA’s procurement policy and Competition Law, managing end-to-end procurements from planning, sourcing, to contract management and supplier performance.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies for renewing existing contracts and establishing new framework agreements, focusing on sustainability and successful negotiation with suppliers for better outcomes.
• Preparing effective ITT documents, leading evaluation sessions, negotiating with suppliers, and presenting outcomes clearly. Assessing stakeholder requirements to ensure value and risk mitigation.
• Managing the contract database, e-sourcing tools, and protocols for ongoing supplier management, including creating and managing preferred suppliers and monitoring performance.
• Providing advice and guidance on procurement policies and procedures to key stakeholders.
• Researching market data to estimate and negotiate current and future prices, innovations, and solutions for goods, works, and services.
• Demonstrating attention to detail, collaborative working, organizational skills, and solutions-focused thinking, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Communicating effectively at all levels within the organization.

Qualifications Required:

We value a driven and motivated team. As a buyer at LLA, you should have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a regulated procurement role.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain it.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Awareness of Public Contract Regulations and OJEU/FTS procedures.
• Understanding of best procurement practices under competition law.
• Methodical working approach.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to high standards.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify anomalies in reports and data.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organized, accurate, independent, reliable, and proactive team player who takes ownership of work.