Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for Senior Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity leave cover contract position.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £40.45 per hour.
The Opportunity:
Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management May include Strategic Sourcing
Typical Title: Procurement Officer, Procurement Buyer, Procurement & Purchasing Officer
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
Commercial awareness and negotiation
Understand category management principles
Global business understanding and experience
Operational Contract Management experience
Relationship management - internal and external
Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs
Desirable:
Degree and/or CIPS preferable but not a requirement