Buyer - Transactional Procurement

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

Cygnet Health Care are excited to announce a fantastic Buyer opportunity for an organised, inquisitive & collaborative individual.

First and foremost, we are seeking a Buyer who is looking to start or progress a career within Procurement. We are keen to find someone who can lead procurement activity in a consultative, empathetic & analytical manner.

Our Buyers work closely with key stakeholders, to understand the requirements and targets of the business and service users within our care.

Previous Procurement experience is a preference, but don’t worry if you don’t have it. We provide on-the-job training, and the most important thing is that you have the right soft skills and qualities that we are looking for.

Importantly, you will drive strategic change, prepare business cases and improve supplier performance in a fast paced and expanding team.

**Purpose**:
Lead procurement activity within the Transactional Procurement category. This category includes but is not limited to: Department communications, Transactional purchases, supplier on boarding, TV licenses, TV packages, Print & stationary, Franking, Courier management, Amazon account support, and Waste management support.

**Responsibilities**:
Drive strategic change within the Transactional Procurement category, consolidating spend across multiple business units to drive cost efficiencies. Analyse, prepare business cases and implement procurement led improvements with this sector. Support key stakeholders in contract management of key suppliers. Improve supplier performance. Actively manage suppliers and cost base.

Overall, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the mission, vision and values of the company.

**Person Specification**:
This role is aimed at someone looking to enter or progress further within a Procurement career. Previous Procurement experience is a preference, but not required as on-the-job training is provided. Minimal - Good communications (verbal & written) - Customer Service - Good experience with MS Word, MS Outlook & MS Excel. Preference - Procurement - Indirect Expenditure - Contract Preparation - Contract Management - Category Management - Report Writing
- Tender Management.

**Skills**:
Stakeholder Engagement - Stakeholder Management - Negotiation - Change Management - Communications - Planning

**Qualities**:
Collaborative - Inquisitive - Consultative - Empathetic - Target driven - Organised - Analytical - Results Orientated - Supportive - Self-motivated - Willing to learn.

**Are you ready for the challenge?**

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988.

Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care enables 2,800 individuals across over 145 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.


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