Senior Buyer
Rate: £350 - £375 p/d (inside IR35)
Location: Remote, ad-hoc attendance in Warwick office
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3-months initial
Our client are a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.
They currently require a Senior Buyer to join their business on a contract basis to provide procurement support on a range of technology, telecoms and transport projects.
Job description:
Work within the function to support the delivery of a structured sourcing and fulfilment strategy targeted to deliver significant efficiencies and cost savings, demonstrating value.
Responsible to ensure appropriate use of corporate and functional processes and tools.
Responsible for management of internal and external stakeholders.
Support delivery of corporate and functional strategic priorities.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for Asset Management BU/team.
Support for all RFx activities, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value categories
Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for non complex agreements with minimal supervision.
Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
Support input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
Implement legislative and international standards within the supply base.
Support of RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s
Support for maintenance of approved supplier list (ASL)
Ensuring category codes are fit for purpose
Responsible for creation of iProcurement strategy
Responsible for Supplier on-boarding and evaluation
Support investigations of supplier performance failures and work with SQA team to find resolutions
Support supplier relationship management and develop best-fit business review schedule, in line with supplier classification
Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities
Support with the creation and production of procurement reports and departmental metrics
Qualifications/Experience:
Must have experience in a procurement or commercial environment
Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
Understanding of procurement principles, practices and the value that Procurement can bring
A high attention to detail and ability to achieve high levels of data accuracy
Confidence and ability to handle large volumes of data from different sources
Degree / HND / HNC or equivalent in an appropriate discipline Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered status (Depth and breadth of experience may be considered where these qualifications have not been obtained)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills
Effective prioritisation of workload
Experience of Microsoft Office 365 products especially MS Excel
Please contact Scarlet Wilson for more information