Senior Buyer

Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with an award-winning Facilities Management & Support Service provider for the resource of talent. Our client’s portfolio includes various Military establishments in Wiltshire & Hampshire.

**Responsibilities**:
As part of your role, you’ll play a crucial part in supporting operations and ensuring that the teams have the resources they need to succeed. This includes planning, sourcing, and tendering, as well as managing suppliers and supporting the capital projects teams. These activities are aimed at delivering value for money and performance.

Your main responsibilities involve understanding and assisting with procurement operations to ensure the delivery of goods, projects, and services in line with business policies. You will also help implement changes to procurement policies and processes, while suggesting improvements based on business needs. Additionally, you will conduct analysis on suppliers and subcontractors to support sourcing strategies, utilize IFS reporting for improvement activities, and assist in developing supply chain plans. Your role will also involve managing supplier relationships, ensuring value for money, and supporting the delivery of programmes in line with the procurement strategy and business policies.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Member of CIPS (or working towards MCIPS certification).
- 5 years’ experience in a Procurement role, particularly at a Buyer level.
- Additional experience of managing Procurement activity and working alongside operational teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of MRP systems.
- Your expertise should encompass sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, along with effective communication skills across all stakeholder levels.