Operational Buyer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Pertemps SSDC - DDT Full time

**Strategic Operational Buyer
- This is a temporary assignment estimated at 6 months, with a chance for extension. The role is home-based with occasional meetings required on-site in Slough.
- **The role and key responsibilities:
**As a Strategic Operational Buyer you will manage the spend for Data and Tech in line with commitments to the business using sourcing and project management tools.
- You will act as an escalation point for for any issues with suppliers and closely manage and monitor supplier relationships.
- Focus on commercial strategy - you will look after the transition to preferred suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements and set up and monitor new sourcing processes.
- Effective risk management, this includes transitioning to new suppliers, contract management and monitoring of financial KPIs.
- Partnering and building relationships with other parts of the business - Marketing, Finance, Commercial. Facilitating their needs.
- You will be heavily involved in contract negotiations, providing market and financial insights and carrying out supplier performance reviews.
**What we are looking for:**:

- Experience in a similar role, preferably in a large FMCG organisation.
- Flexibility in regards to working hours.
- Commercially minded individual.


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