NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer for our client, who are a global power technology company. Senior Operational Buyer Long term contract Hybrid Working Location: Leamington Spa Job description Day to day involvement in all the Procurement activity within the business to ensure efficient management of the procurement and business targets. 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 work queue 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 global organizational environment ● Bachelor’s degree ● English - Advanced/Fluent level With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients