Senior Buying Manager

23 hours ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

**Job Title:** Senior Buying Manager

**Location:** Swindon

**Estimated Salary:** £65,000 per annum, plus car allowance and private medical

We are seeking a Senior Buying Manager to join our team in Swindon. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for leading the procurement function and driving strategic sourcing initiatives across the WH Smith Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rationalise and develop the supplier base
  • Plan and manage categories tactically and strategically to incorporate UK, European and International sourcing strategies
  • Optimise total value by liaising with stakeholders/budget holders to ensure goals and targets are fully understood and facilitated by effective procurement delivery
  • Manage the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP) incorporating the stakeholders' business requirements/specification and relevant measurement criteria (KPI's and SLA's)
  • Support the regular contract review and renewal process
  • Lead small to medium size projects and contract negotiations
  • Support tenders and the negotiation process for large and complex contracts
  • Support agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines
  • Support the delivery of cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across WHS
  • Provide category level commercial, contractual and negotiation support to stakeholders across the Group
  • Manage contractual negotiations and relationships with suppliers during the contracting process
  • Support continuous improvement processes within the team and with stakeholders

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years procurement experience with similar accountabilities (CIPS qualifications will be considered, but are not essential)
  • Contract Law and contract drafting experience
  • Strong commercial acumen is essential, with proven negotiation skills and strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships internally and externally, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Indirect category experience essential for both Goods and Services
  • Intermediate/Advanced level capability in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  • Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and operate to tight deadlines

About Us:

We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation, resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.



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