Indirect Buyer

The Senior Buyer will influence and encourage procurement change, including the utilisation of eSourcing, and engagement across the business where applicable

Client Details

An organisation going through a huge period of growth

Description

• Ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead and coordinate the issuing of tenders and evaluation of returns.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies for each function/category including preferred supplier lists.
• Identify new and potential suppliers, service providers to create competitiveness and market tension for the relevant business function.
• Problem Solver, ability to think outside the box when supply disruption occurs.
• Develop effective Supplier Relationship Management, tailored to each business function. Considerations are Assess Suppliers' capability to meet contractual needs pre-contract; Measure their performance during the contracting period; Work with them to identify challenges, whilst looking to improve the working relationship; Ensure the right levels of contact to ensure that the relationship remains on track for both parties. Targeted benefits - price reductions / avoidance; cost information exchange; technology or innovation exchanges; improved or priority service levels.
• End to end contract lifecycle management - including analysis of supplier proposals, negotiating contract terms through to supplier quarterly performance reviews of KPI's and SLA's.

Profile

• Experience of negotiating best value and managing supply and customer contracts for long term relationships.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of commercial aspects, including negotiation, pricing strategies, and financial management.
• High level of customer service skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate with various business functions.
• Strong presentation skills and experienced user of office suite packages
• Evidence of end-to-end management of the contracting process.

Job Offer

Hybrid working