Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Hitachi, Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a fixed-term contract in Bristol. This role involves leading the buying strategy, ensuring growth in the retail sector, and driving innovative procurement solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent commercial experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in procurement software. The position offers a hybrid work model and other competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

26 days holiday

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Hybrid working options

Share and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and dental cover

CSR opportunities with paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent commercial experience.
• Strong experience in indirect procurement, preferably within retail.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buying strategy to ensure growth in the retail sector.
• Drive category management and sourcing to support growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for innovative procurement solutions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in procurement software

Education

Degree level education or equivalent commercial experience

Tools

MS Office Applications

QlikView

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Supplier Management Professional – Siemens Healthineers

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. As a Supplier Management Professional you will actively engage cross‑functionally at country, regional and global levels within a fast‑paced organization. The role focuses on digitisation, process control and supplier registration, streamlining supplier onboarding and ensuring alignment with the EMEA business.

• Implement and conduct Supplier Management using predefined methods, tools and processes.
• Represent Supplier Management in cross‑functional councils and ensure communication of relevant information.
• Monitor and manage adherence to Procurement policy and P2P process to ensure high process efficiency and compliance.
• Actively contribute to projects and collaborate in work groups to drive transformation and process efficiency using appropriate digital tools.
• Perform comparisons of Actual vs. Plan and pursue effects of agreed measures.
• Provide regular business reports with respect to overall performance and recommend actions to accountable management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Passionate and self‑motivated with a growth mindset.
• Customer‑centric with excellent communication and change‑management skills.
• Business acumen focused on impact and outcome.
• Effective collaborator in cross‑functional teams to find innovative solutions.
• Priority setting and problem‑solving with curiosity to learn.
• High attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Experience with data analysis and drawing insights from large volumes of data.
• Passion for digitalisation in procurement and familiarity with tools such as QlikView, Power BI and Power Automate.
• Degree level education in a commercial subject.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working options
• Share and bonus scheme
• Access to private medical insurance, dental cover and other flexible benefits
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from the 24/7 employee assistance programme

Senior Buyer – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am‑4pm; Monday‑Thursday 8am‑4pm; Friday 8am‑3.30pm)

SPX Radiodetection is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Buyer to join our Bristol team on a fixed‑term contract.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the buying strategy to ensure growth in the retail sector.
• Drive category management, sourcing and supplier management to support commercial growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and deliver innovative procurement solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure favourable terms and performance.

Qualifications & Experience (Senior Buyer)

• Degree level education or equivalent commercial experience.
• Strong experience in indirect procurement, preferably within a retail or related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Proficiency in data analysis and procurement software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Roles Mentioned (Summary)

• Procurement Manager – IT & Telecoms – London (Hybrid) – limited details available.
• Banking and Corporate Functions Portfolio Lead – Strategic Procurement – London – limited details available.
• Global Category Manager – Travel & Car Fleet – North London – limited details available.
• Supplier Category Manager – Newcastle upon Tyne – limited details available.