Buyer/procurement

2 weeks ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Gamma Telecom Full time

**Role title: Buyer**

**Procurement**

**Location: Manchester (Hybrid)**

We are currently recruiting for **2 X Buyers** to join our growing team at Manchester.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support the Group function with the procurement of goods and services, as requested by various Gamma stakeholders. This includes (but is not limited to): stock, outsourcing, infrastructure and IT, software and communications and connectivity services.

**Key responsibilities**:

- To source goods and services through key suppliers to supplier spend through consolidation
- To contact suppliers to check stock availability, negotiate pricing and agree lead times.
- Continually review supplier pricing and renegotiate with suppliers to achieve best value.
- Measure supplier performance, delivery and SLA’s
- Work with group stakeholders and suppliers to maximise efficiencies and optimise supply chain delivery.
- To support Sales in winning new business through effective sourcing
- Accurately manage, maintain and monitor key supplier contracts working with Contracts Manager
- Support Gamma Ethical and Social Governance strategy and ensure procurement of goods or services in line with Gamma Ethical Procurement Policy
- To use appropriate systems as required to raise purchase orders.
- To accurately process and expedite orders, updating all necessary internal documents.
- Address non-performing suppliers.
- Encourage and support compliance with Group Procurement policies and procedures.
- Be vigilant for possible fraudulent activity.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders / departments to facilitate any requests.
- Carry out any ‘ad hoc’ assignments as and when required.
- Ensure high levels of awareness for procurement activities are maintained though out the business.

**Key skills**:
**Problem solving**:

- Understanding of Gamma products and services and to source these from suppliers to win new business.
- Commercial and analytical skills required to review supplier proposals.

**Decision making**:

- Procurement is empowered to authorise expenditure on behalf of Gamma working in conjunction with then appropriate internal budget holders.
- Supplier selection and management

**Innovation**:

- Continuous business improvement is key for procurement and we strive to deliver best value and service to internal stakeholders. Ideas to streamline and improve procurement processes and practices are welcomed.

**Communication**:

- The role will involve liaison with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to deliver negative feedback when suppliers are underperforming or have not been chosen for specific projects or opportunities

**Interpersonal**:

- Negotiation skills
- Ability to build new and maintain/improve supplier relationships

**Financial**:

- Gamma spends c£200m per annum with suppliers with Procurement oversight

**Key relationships**:

- Build and maintain excellent relationships with key suppliers.
- Support all group function including the direct and indirect UK business units.
- Group Finance
- Internal Third Party Risk team

**Experience and skills**:

- Experience of working in a demanding and fast paced Procurement function.
- Strong knowledge and experience of Procurement contracting and supplier management.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and good negotiation skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Literacy and effective communication skills

**Additional information**:
**Must be eligible to work in the UK

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