Snr Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in compliance-based solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement efforts, focusing on cost reduction and supplier quality. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytical skills, with experience in strategic sourcing. Join us in our mission to protect health and well-being through sustainable practices.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Support Fund

Online Learning Library

Annual Performance Review

Referral Scheme

Flu Voucher

Eye Test Voucher

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive year-over-year savings for assigned categories.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and execute sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

CIPS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Coupa

Job description

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Title: Snr Buyer

Requisition Id: 39225 Job Function: Procurement Career Area: Posting Location: Head Office

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst will execute Global Sourcing and Procurement efforts within a defined set of categories covering anywhere from $10 - $50 million in annual spend. The Analyst will focus on providing inputs to the creation of category strategies, along with execution through strategic sourcing (e.g. supply market analysis, total cost of ownership analysis, competitive negotiations, contracting) to significantly reduce Stericycle costs. The primary goal will be to achieve year-over-year reductions in total costs of goods and services, while maintaining or improving supplier quality and service levels. The position will report to the Group Head of Procurement.

Key Job Activities:

Drive year over year, quantifiable savings for the company while maintaining comparable levels of supplier service and quality: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst will serve as the primary champion for cost savings within their assigned categories across all business units of Stericycle. This individual will support strategy development for their categories, drive the development of annual strategic sourcing plans, and communicate progress to procurement and stakeholder leadership.

Own the development and execution of strategies through the strategic sourcing process: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst will serve as the primary process leader for assigned categories within the procurement function. Relationship management with stakeholders to ensure buy in is required. In addition to supporting the development of sourcing strategies, this individual will be expected to execute on them as well, including leadership and ownership of RFPs, contract negotiations, etc.

Measure and track internal performance: The Global Sourcing and Procurement team will be responsible for savings tracking and methodology across all categories. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst will roll up all metrics for their assigned categories on a regular basis.

Drive innovative policy and process: This individual will be responsible for positioning Stericycle’s procurement function as a trusted advisor within the company. All procurement policy, process, and tools must be continually evaluated to ensure the team operates in a world class manner.

Education:

Required: Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management, or the equivalent in related work experience. Chartered Institute of Supply Management (CIPS) certification or working towards.

Experience (EMEAA):

Preferred Experience: Broad extensive knowledge of theories and techniques of a function.

2 – 5 years of Procurement experience.

Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint with working knowledge of Project. Experience with Coupa a plus.

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, especially strong technical and analytical skills.

Well-rounded general business acumen.

Very strong negotiation skills (focused on partnerships).

Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.

Proven organizational skills (Focused on multi-tasking and project management).

Leadership experience in a team-based environment.

Presentation skills (focus on presenting to diverse groups – CEO to Drivers).

Coaching, training, and team member development skills.

Benefits:

Stericycle offers you:

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund

Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning

Annual performance related pay review.

Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)

Flu voucher

Eye Test voucher

And more…

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.