Buyer
6 months ago
**A quick look at the role.**
As part of the Procurement Transformation Programme Biffa is realigning its procurement operations to reflect best corporate practice and improve service delivery. The objective of this role is to support the Category Manager in strategic procurement projects whilst having responsibility end to end for tactical projects within your area of specialty. Ensuring that the function is professionally represented both internally and externally and striving to deliver a best-in-class service.
**Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.**
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders both within the department and the business as a whole to determine the needs of the business and develop strategies to deliver these.
- Meet with suppliers and other external stakeholders to ensure the most appropriate deal is agreed for the business
- Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts
- Produce regular reports on key activities including updates on project progress, savings delivered and value-add opportunities identified for the Category Manager
- Support the preparation of forecast reports on future market trends in commodities, currency and other key business factors to allow for improved business performance against budget
- Represent Group Procurement within Biffa and within the wider business community
**Our essential requirements**
- Studying towards CIPS
- Relevant transferable procurement experience
- Focused on cost out and procurement
- Confident with all Microsoft Applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Engaging with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
**Biffa - we’re changing the way people think about waste**
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.
We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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