Overview
Verisure is seeking a talented, innovative, passionate Senior Buyer. The role is part of the Procurement Team, reporting to the UK Indirect Procurement Manager. Based in London.
Responsibilities
* Execution of the Procurement Plan on categories under responsibility, maximizing savings in the organization
* Collaborate, support and influence across the whole P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation, to purchase order.
* Execute tenders (RFPs), negotiate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and supplier qualification and selection
* Ensure process and policy compliance
* Gather specifications of products and services required by business areas
* Draft contracts, and negotiate agreements with suppliers in coordination with Legal counsel and internal stakeholders
* Lead market and spend analysis
* Develop solutions that meet the organization needs and results
* Identify and anticipate issues in the execution of the projects, identify and implement solutions, escalate as required
* Identify risks and escalate them to Manager
* Follow risk mitigation actions & processes defined
* Manage issues with suppliers, monitor periodicagreements and supplier evaluation, including monitor supplier performance in line with the scope of services agreed
* Propose and lead improvements in the Procurement department, processes and policies
* Report as needed on all areas of responsibility
* Interaction with the business areas and suppliers
Lead procurement conversations with suppliers as needed. Lead conversations with business areas to communicate, influence, present and discuss the results of each stage of negotiation, to keep the business and suppliers informed of activities and progress of each category.
Advise the business of the supplier(s) to be selected and criteria. Be a communication channel between business and suppliers. Represent the business position with the suppliers to obtain the most appropriate proposals for the internal client. Communicate results and progress of the negotiations.
Location
The role is based in London, UK.
Reports and organization structure
Direct reporting line to the UK Indirect Procurement Manager.
Candidate profile
Experiences and Qualifications
* At least 5 years of relevant experience sourcing autonomously indirect products and services, as part of a procurement team in a large organisation. Among other categories: Facilities Management, Utilities, Events, Communication and Brand, Online & Offline Marketing, Contact Center, Human Resources, Professional services, Logistics, Financial services, etc
* Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team, ideally within a high growth environment
* University Degree is a plus.
* Ideally, but not essential, CIPS qualified or working towards (preferred)
* Advanced level on Microsoft Office. In particular Excel and PowerPoint
* Experience with eProcurement tools (Jaggaer, Ariba, etc), and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc)
Competencies
* Leading and execution of indirect procurement categories/function
* Highlevel of negotiations skills
* Organization and coordination skills
* Capacity to analyse and prioritise complex tasks under pressure
* Autonomous managing categories under his/hers supervision
* Used to work on a very busy and dynamic environment
* Social skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships
* Common sense, flexibility and ability to adapt to new environments
* Teamwork, results oriented
* Knowledge of commercial law
* Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to tailor communication style
Strong fit with our Company DNA
* Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.
* Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.
* Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.
* Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.
* With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain
* Industries: Manufacturing
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