Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Applause IT Full time

Strategic Buyer

Manchester - Commutable from Greater Manchester, Bolton, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, and Chester

£42,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

This role is required to support the rapid scaling by ensuring procurement always is involved from the outset in all technical/technological discussions/projects in the areas of Networks/Data Security/Software/IT Infrastructure and Designs to drive compliance/changemanagement/compatibility whilst focusing on the mainstays of procurement in terms of quality, service, technology, and price.

We offer the chance to grow as a person and in a professional capacity and prides ourselves on a sustainable work environment that provides flexible working and support throughout the entire business.

We operate in a relaxed and industrious atmosphere where you'll be encouraged to speak out and contribute wherever you feel you have something to offer. Our offices are open from 07:00 through to 19:00 and we are happy to be flexible with working hours soyou can enjoy a relatively stress-free commute or work from home to create the best possible work-life balance that suits you.

We offer an attractive benefits package including bonus, generous pension, private healthcare, and flexible working along with other benefits.

**Core Responsibilities**

Develop a research plan to identify new potential partners to feed pipeline including attendance at all relevant tradeshows

Complete due diligence early to ensure successful addition to the pipeline process

Meet/visit supplier sites to assess HSE/Storage/logistics capability

Work with the Build team to agree final Rate Card

Negotiate and finalise all contractual issues

Drive process to conclude process in a timely manner to full go live implementation

Conclude entire package to handover to Operations/Commercial teams.

Prepare and share all reports/communications.

**Reporting to**

Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

**Skills and Experience**

Significant experience of working in a fast-paced procurement environment

Strong negotiation skills (desirable)

Broad knowledge of services contracting

Ability to work in a team

Problem solving skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Methodical approach

Attention to detail.

**Qualifications**

Relevant University degree (desirable)

MCIPS (desirable)

Strategic Buyer

Please send CV now to or call Sam Ajayi on to find out more.

£42,000 - £50,000 + Benefits


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