Senior Buyer – Procurement

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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