Project People
Job title:
Senior Buyer – Procurement
Company
Project People
Job description
As a Senior Buyer, you’ll play a crucial role in maximising value from third-party spend on goods and services, focusing on Equipment, Consumables, and New Product Solutions. Join this high profile company within telecoms to actively contribute to strategic objectives by managing end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, leading sourcing events, and ensuring compliance and safety across all procurement activities.
Great benefits on offer which include a 30 day holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays
What the role will involve:
Sourcing Event Management – Plan and execute formal tenders and ad-hoc sourcing events, securing best value-for-money.
Supplier Management & On boarding – Assess supplier risk and compliance, conduct regular performance reviews, and support supplier selection and retention decisions.
Negotiation – Drive new and renewal commercial contractual agreements with a focus on service, quality, added value, and risk mitigation.
Process Management – Oversee RFX processes, contract execution, and manage potentially contentious debriefs with suppliers.
Tracking & Reporting – Report and track initiatives, financial benefits, supplier performance, and risk management.
Experience Needed:
- Strong commercial and relationship management skills with a background in procurement and supplier management.
- Familiarity with the entire spectrum of sourcing activities, including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and other tender processes.
- Demonstrable expertise in sourcing suppliers, running tenders, and negotiating deals to achieve optimal terms.
- Proven experience in supporting and delivering RFx processes and events from initiation to completion.
- Proven track record in effectively dealing with internal stakeholders and external organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and foster positive relationships across diverse business environments.
- Extensive and successful background in a Procurement and/or Supplier Management environment.
Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Expected salary
£20000 – 21000 per year
Location
England
Job date
Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:17:25 GMT
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