Procurement Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time
Why Consider This Opportunity

Becoming an Assistant Buyer at Sainsbury's places you within a vibrant and purpose-driven organization committed to achieving exceptional outcomes. This role offers a comprehensive 2-year program designed to immerse you in various facets of procurement and supplier management, allowing you to build a solid foundation in research, category planning, tenders, and negotiation. You will have the opportunity to engage in strategic initiatives, gaining insight into the significant impact of your contributions and driving meaningful change. With an emphasis on teamwork, curiosity, and ongoing learning, you will receive support for your professional advancement. By the conclusion of the program, you will emerge as a proficient and confident buyer, ready to make a substantial impact.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering excellent results for the organization through your enthusiasm, purpose, and resolve. Throughout the 2-year program, you will rotate through various aspects of procurement and supplier management, gaining a well-rounded perspective of the field. Your duties will encompass assisting procurement managers and senior buyers in implementing sourcing strategies, conducting research and analysis within your category, and aiding in the management of key suppliers. You will collaborate across departments, ensuring alignment with Sainsbury's Procurement and Supplier Management Policy. Your ability to prioritize tasks, exhibit a growth mindset, foster relationships with stakeholders, and think innovatively will be crucial to your success. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to achieving business goals and uphold the values of integrity and accountability in all your actions.

Understanding Property at Sainsbury's

The Property division consists of two main areas: Construction and Facilities Management. In this role, you will initially focus on Facilities Management, which encompasses both our physical assets (such as stores and depots) and our services (like cleaning and pest control). This position offers a remarkable opportunity to develop these contracts while collaborating with our suppliers to enhance their effectiveness. Importantly, our Property function is central to our operations, meaning your work will directly influence both colleague and customer experiences.

Who You Are

As an Assistant Buyer, you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a keen interest in procurement and supplier management. You are eager to understand the broader business landscape and are committed to building a successful career in procurement. With strong organizational skills and project management experience, you effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver results. Your ability to analyze data and derive meaningful insights enables you to recognize trends and make informed decisions. You possess excellent communication skills, confidently engaging and influencing both internal and external stakeholders while articulating complex concepts clearly. As a collaborative team player, you build trusted relationships and actively participate in discussions. In a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, you demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a curious mindset, always seeking opportunities for growth.

Essential Qualifications
  • Experience in project management with a proven ability to balance multiple priorities and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
  • A genuine interest in Procurement and Supplier Management, with a desire to develop a career in this field and an understanding of broader business operations.
  • Demonstrable experience in working with data, transforming it into insights to comprehend trends and commercial implications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of confidently influencing and engaging stakeholders while simplifying complex issues.
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team, seizing opportunities to connect with others and build trusted relationships.
Desirable Attributes
  • Ability to apply analytical and methodical approaches to problem-solving.
  • A natural curiosity, demonstrating the confidence to ask questions and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
  • Resilience and adaptability, effectively navigating a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore new challenges, whether within a developing team or across different areas of the business. We take professional development seriously and are committed to supporting your growth. We also recognize and celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond, and where feasible, we offer flexible working arrangements.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including a colleague discount that allows you to save on shopping at Sainsbury's and affiliated brands. Additionally, we offer a pension scheme, life cover, and the potential for performance-related bonuses. Your well-being is a priority, with annual holiday allowances and options to purchase additional leave. Other benefits include season ticket loans, health cash plans, and access to a variety of discounts from numerous retailers. We also offer support through an employee assistance program.

We value significant life moments, providing generous maternity, adoption, and paternity leave policies.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, roles may close early.

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