Strategic Sourcing Manager

7 days ago


Great Burdon, United Kingdom Randstad Tech IT Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at Randstad Tech IT. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of markets and supply chains to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure supply chain resilience.
  • Supplier Selection: Identify and engage with qualified suppliers, maintaining strong relationships to ensure optimal sourcing outcomes.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Execute complex sourcing strategies that align with our business goals, ensuring the best possible cost, quality, and supplier relationships.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with peers and stakeholders to support business objectives, such as securing supply, reducing complexity, and meeting financial targets.
  • Process Improvement: Participate in developing and refining sourcing and commodity strategies, ensuring that our processes are efficient and consistently applied.
  • Leadership: Lead analysis projects, providing guidance and coaching to less experienced team members, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate select contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements with suppliers.
  • Compliance: Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Requirements:

  • Action Oriented: Demonstrates a proactive approach to challenges with high energy and enthusiasm.
  • Stakeholder Management: Balances the needs of multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Business Insight: Applies market knowledge to advance organisational goals.
  • Data Analytics: Skilled in analysing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data to inform business decisions.
  • Category Strategy Development: Develops and implements category strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Cost & Value Management: Manages product and service costs effectively, ensuring competitiveness while preserving margins.
  • Negotiations Excellence: Expert in negotiation techniques, ensuring favourable outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Procurement Ethics & Compliance: Adheres to and promotes ethical procurement practices.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can leverage your sourcing expertise to make a significant impact. With the flexibility of a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work on critical projects, this position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in strategic sourcing.



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