Overview
Job Description: Delivery Buyer – Global Estates
Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd.
Location: Coventry, UK (Hybrid)
Rate: £34.31 per hour (Inside IR35)
Employment Type: 12-Month Rollover Contract (Inside IR35)
Sponsorship: No Sponsorship Provided (Must have 5+ years UK residency/full right to work)
The Opportunity: This is a pivotal role within the Indirect Procurement – Global Estates function, taking overall responsibility for contract management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and regional sourcing activities. You will lead the execution of global strategies at a local level, ensuring commercial value and operational excellence across the estates' spend.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Strategic Sourcing: Support the Strategic Category Plan (SCP) by providing local market intelligence and executing sourcing for regional spend.
* Contract Implementation: Responsible for implementing global contracts and managing the Regional/Local one-off purchase process by exception.
* Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Organize and conduct supplier business reviews, maintain SRPS action plans, and ensure effective performance management.
* Contract Lifecycle Management: Lead dispute resolution, manage contract/Purchase Order changes, and conduct formal contract audits.
* Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), maintain Global Sourcing Approach Documents (GSAD), and manage supply chain risk.
* Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the lead for supplier interactions and align with internal budget holders to ensure ongoing service satisfaction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential
* Commercial Mastery: Strong negotiation skills and deep commercial awareness developed in a complex, demanding environment.
* Procurement Expertise: Solid understanding of Category Management principles and hands-on Operational Contract Management experience.
* Technical Tools: Proficiency in SAP/Ariba (or equivalent ERP), GSP processes, and Advanced Excel for financial reconciliation.
* Communication: Proven track record of demonstrating logic and analytical thinking to influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Education: Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
* Professional Qualification: MCIPS or equivalent professional certification.
* Industry Experience: Previous experience within Estates, Facilities Management, or the Automotive/Luxury retail sector.
* Agility: Resilience and the ability to adjust to rapidly changing business needs.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Financial Impact: Delivery of savings in line with budgetary and "Value Add" targets.
* Operational Excellence: Meeting Contract Management KPIs including change management and problem resolution timing.
* Supplier Performance: Successful completion of Supplier Relationship Performance Surveys (SRPS) and business reviews.
* Timing: Adherence to sourcing timelines for contracts over the GSP threshold.
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