Senior Buyer

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence company in the UK seeks a Buyer/Senior Buyer for a 12-month hybrid contract role. The successful candidate will manage procurement strategies related to Plant & Equipment projects. Key qualifications include excellent stakeholder skills, contract negotiation experience, and a background in construction. This role offers £47.12 per hour and requires on-site work for 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies.
• Experience working in a similar position or related degree is required.

Skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Contract skills including contract negotiation

Supplier Management

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Good understanding of manufacturing & engineering processes

Good Business Instincts

Data Analysis

Excellent Organisational Skills

Mathematics Skills

Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures

Strategic Planning Abilities

Education

Related degree or equivalent experience

Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

12 Month Contract — Glascoed Based (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) — £47.12 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Glascoed.

Knowledge, Skills And Qualifications

To be considered for this role you will be a buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies, ideally relating to Plant & Equipment projects.

Skills Required

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - Priority & essential to success in the role
• Contract skills including contract negotiation
• Supplier Management

Experience Required

• Experience working in a similar position or a related degree
• Experience within construction and/or plant & equipment categories
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good understanding of manufacturing & engineering processes
• Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met
• Experience with Word and Excel software
• Comfortable in a fast paced commercial environment

We Also Look For Additional Attributes, Such As

• Personable Demeanour
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Good Business Instincts
• Mathematics Skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures
• Strategic Planning Abilities
• Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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