Buyer - Non Food

6 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom The NEC Group Full time

The NEC is the UK’s largest event space and home to all your favourite shows and has over 40 years experience hosting the UK’s best and most exciting events.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Operations Procurement team, as a **Buyer** based at **The NEC** offices in the heart of the country, you can launch your career in this fast paced industry.

Our Operations Procurement Department is responsible for providing pro-active procurement support to stakeholders in relation to the process for sourcing of all indirect services with a focus on IT, Heavy Equipment and Building Works commodities to ensure that best value is achieved.

**Key Responsibiities**:

- To advise business users at all levels on the most appropriate purchasing strategy to be adopted when sourcing goods and services.
- Reviewing and negotiating contract terms.
- Supplier partnerships and relationship management.
- Review commodity spend with stakeholders on a quarterly basis identifying opportunities to leverage spend.
- Authorising new supplier set ups and managing level of risk to the company.
- Performing due diligence checks on suppliers.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Minimum 4 years relevant purchasing experience within indirect commodities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to operate at all organisational levels.
- Good negotiator particularly in price and contract negotiation.
- Team player working within cross functional teams.
- A background in building strong supplier relationships.
- Experience of cost reduction and income generation through negotiation.
- Strong commercial knowledge and excellent excel skills.
- Passion, energy, drive and commitment.

**What we offer**

Plus Group Bonus Scheme

25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays

Free Onsite parking

Free lunch when office based or on site

Potential home working options for part of the week

Pension matching up to 7% and

We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible

Private Medical Insurance funded by the company

Great Learning and Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Dental, Cash Health and Holiday Buy flexible option

Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full time

    Assistant BuyerLocation: Colmore Row Head Office, BirminghamSalary: Competitive + BenefitsAbout UsJoin 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement...

  • Buyer - Non Food

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom The NEC Group Full time

    The NEC is the UK’s largest event space and home to all your favourite shows and has over 40 years experience hosting the UK’s best and most exciting events. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Operations Procurement team, as a **Buyer** based at **The NEC** offices in the heart of the country, you can launch your career in this fast paced...

  • Category Buyer

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full time

    **Waste Category Buyer** **Home Based - 2 days a week in Birmingham** Our Category Procurement team are looking to hire a Waste Category Buyer. The role will focus on helping the Category Manager develop and deliver the strategic procurement of goods and services for our Waste Management. You'll be part of a wider team of 27 within the procurement...

  • Assistant Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Assistant Buyer Location: Colmore Row Head Office, Birmingham Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch...

  • Packaging Buyer

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Packaging Buyer****: Birmingham £45k - 50k per year Permanent **Sector**: Food & Drink **Function**: Purchasing & Supply Chain **Contact**: James Randall **Phone**:07947 343990** **Duration**: Permanent **Job Ref**:66959 **Job details****: Do you have Packaging Buyer experience, and are you seeking a new opportunity in Birmingham? Jonathan Lee...

  • Category Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Category Buyer Location: Colmore Row Head Office, Birmingham Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch...

  • Category Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Manpower 2Sisters Full time

    Category Buyer Location: Colmore Row Head Office, Birmingham Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham£28,000 + Excellent benefitsDue to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business...

  • Junior Buyer

    2 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham£28,000 + Excellent benefitsDue to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business...

  • Junior Buyer

    2 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham£28,000 + Excellent benefitsDue to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham£28,000 + Excellent benefitsDue to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Job Description Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham £28,000 + Excellent benefits Due to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining...

  • Category Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Manpower 2Sisters Full time

    Category BuyerLocation: Colmore Row Head Office, BirminghamSalary: Competitive + Benefits About UsJoin 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement...

  • Senior Buyer

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Senior Buyer - Inside IR35** **Duration: 6 months** **Contracting Authority: Network Rail** **Location**:Hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in Milton Keynes, Birmingham or Manchester office and remaining WFH)** **The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Buyer would be**: - Effectively managing framework agreements and mini competitions...

  • Junior Buyer

    2 months ago

    Birmingham, UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Junior Buyer - Grocery Birmingham£28,000 + Excellent benefitsDue to continued growth a leading UK Food retailer is looking for or a Junior Buyer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business...

  • Business Development Manager

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    EXPERIENCED SCRAP METAL TRADER / BUYER WITH EXPERIENCE IN FERROUS METAL RECYCLING OR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIRED TO COVER THE NORTHWEST TITLE: Metals Buyer / Business Development Manager - Ferrous Metal Recycling SALARY: Fully Negotiable based on tonnage delivery / sales performance LOCATION: Covering East / West Midlands (within that area...

  • Buyer

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time

    Alexander Steele are partnered with an established and growing confectionary manufacturer in Birmingham. They are currently looking for a Buyer to strategically source and procure high quality packaging materials in a cost-effective manner. **Roles + Responsibilities** - You will be responsible for effective supplier relationship management and negotiating...

  • Business Development Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Red Kite Recruitment Group Full time

    EXPERIENCED SCRAP METAL TRADER / BUYER WITH EXPERIENCE IN FERROUS METAL RECYCLING OR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIRED TO COVER THE NORTHWESTTITLE: Metals Buyer / Business Development Manager - Ferrous Metal RecyclingSALARY: Fully Negotiable based on tonnage delivery / sales performanceLOCATION: Covering East / West Midlands (within that area flexible)YOU WILL...

  • Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Sea Global Full time

    Title: BuyerSector: HousingLocation: Birmingham / HybridSalary & Package: £40,000 (increasing to £45,000 after 6-months probation period) + 25 days holiday (increasing with years of service up to 30 days) + 5% pension + private healthcare + additional benefits!Sea Global are proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading non for profit...

  • Buyer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Sea Global Full time

    Title: BuyerSector: HousingLocation: Birmingham / HybridSalary & Package: £40,000 (increasing to £45,000 after 6-months probation period) + 25 days holiday (increasing with years of service up to 30 days) + 5% pension + private healthcare + additional benefits!Sea Global are proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading non for profit...