We are seeking a Senior Operational Buyer for a 12‑month contract based in Warwick. This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) involves managing end‑to‑end procurement activities, supporting supplier performance, and ensuring efficient purchasing operations within a fast‑paced, global environment. Candidates must be highly analytical, confident managing large volumes of information, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
How You'll Make an Impact
* Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio, drive initial part sourcing activities, negotiate price adjustment requests, and resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
* Manage a workqueue and secure that POs are issued in due time
* Ensure a close cooperation with Internal Customers (MRPCs, requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement
* Contribute to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems)
* Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
* Update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency and high procurement quality
* Maintain records of all documentation, adherence of online purchasing and contract management systems
* Support and/or lead Procurement Business Plan activities
What You Bring
* Strong SAP transactional experience (PS1 ATLAS module, production environment)
* Outstanding Excel skills
* 5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement
* Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives
* Ability to work in a complex, fast changing
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