Senior Buyer

Tec Partners Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Sourcing Event Senior Buyer in the Greater London area. The successful candidate will lead complex sourcing events, employing Jaggaer for effective procurement process management. Candidates must have significant experience in Source to Contract activities, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to champion continuous improvements. This full-time position involves a hybrid work setup with an attractive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Significant Source to Contract experience with Jaggaer or similar systems.
• Experience in a Buying role within a regulated industry.
• Team leadership experience without direct management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Source to Contract activities using Jaggaer.
• Ensure compliance with Source to Contract processes.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders for effective delivery.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Materials Management

Leadership

Risk Management

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Education

A-Levels at Grade C or above

Tools

Jaggaer

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sourcing Event Senior Buyer

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract 15 months from start date

Location: Berkshire area Hybrid minimum 2 days per week onsite with planned office relocation to a central site

IR35: Inside IR35

Pay Rate: Up to 61 per hour (umbrella)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Event Senior Buyer to take ownership of high-profile Source to Contract (S2C) activities ensuring business needs are met in compliance with procurement regulations. The role involves leading complex sourcing events maintaining governance standards and maximising benefits while mitigating risks. Strong expertise in Jaggaer or similar procurement systems is essential as this will be the primary tool for Source to Contract activity management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Source to Contract activities for complex and high-profile sourcing events using Jaggaer.
• Task team members as agreed with line management sharing Source to Contract and Jaggaer expertise to achieve objectives.
• Maintain monitor and review all Source to Contract activities in Jaggaer supporting functional performance risk management and process improvements.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders and team members monitoring Source to Contract delivery and agreeing corrective actions where necessary.
• Champion best practice and continuous improvement initiatives including leveraging Jaggaer functionality for enhanced efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Source to Contract processes tools and systems providing guidance and training to others particularly in Jaggaer use.
• Promote and ensure the use of an evaluated and approved supplier base aligned to current and future demand.
• Resolve queries quickly and close overdue commitments in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Significant Source to Contract experience with Jaggaer or similar electronic purchasing systems; highly proficient in its use.
• Experience in a Buying role within a highly regulated or similar industry.
• Team leadership / task management experience (not direct line management).
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• Experience in risk management and process improvement.
• Public procurement knowledge highly preferred.
• Any experience in user testing is advantageous.

Qualifications

A-Levels at Grade C or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent experience; professional status such as MCIPS desirable but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel and Word).
• Accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to explain complex problems.
• Ability to develop constructive working relationships internally and externally.
• Proactive problem-solving and facilitation skills to ensure timely resolution and return to green outcomes.
• Leadership in promoting continuous improvement and marginal gains.
• Comfortable working in a process-led environment and adapting communication style to different stakeholders.

Contact

Speak to Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts