Senior Buyer

Morson Edge; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to support sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. With a focus on efficiency and cost savings, the ideal candidate will possess a strong procurement background and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include supplier evaluation and procurement reporting. This role offers a competitive rate and a flexible remote working arrangement with occasional attendance at the Warwick office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or commercial environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support structured sourcing and fulfilment strategy.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate suppliers and support procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

Degree / HND / HNC or equivalent

Professional qualification MCIPS

Job description

Senior Buyer

Rate: £350 - £375 p/d (inside IR35)
Location: Remote, ad-hoc attendance in Warwick office
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3-months initial

Our client are a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, and management of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.

Job description

• Work within the function to support the delivery of a structured sourcing and fulfilment strategy targeted to deliver significant efficiencies and cost savings, demonstrating value.
• Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
• Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support delivery of corporate and functional strategic priorities.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Asset Management BU/team.
• Support for all RFx activities, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value categories.
• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier onboarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy.
• Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for non complex agreements with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for ongoing supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
• Support of RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDAs.
• Support for maintenance of approved supplier list (ASL).
• Ensuring category codes are fit for purpose.
• Responsible for creation of iProcurement strategy.
• Responsible for Supplier onboarding and evaluation.
• Support investigations of supplier performance failures and work with SQA team to find resolutions.
• Support supplier relationship management and develop best-fit business review schedule, in line with supplier classification.
• Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support with the creation and production of procurement reports and departmental metrics.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must have experience in a procurement or commercial environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of procurement principles, practices and the value that Procurement can bring.
• A high attention to detail and ability to achieve high levels of data accuracy.
• Confidence and ability to handle large volumes of data from different sources.
• Degree / HND / HNC or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status (Depth and breadth of experience may be considered where these qualifications have not been obtained).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills.
• Effective prioritisation of workload.
• Experience of Microsoft Office 365 products especially MS Excel.

Please contact Scarlet Wilson for more information