Senior Buyer Duration: 9 months Rate: £350 - £375 p/d (inside IR35) Location: Remote ad-hoc visits to London office Our client is a leading technology company that designs, builds and supports the UK's digital infrastructure. They currently require a Senior Buyer to join their business and support their Rail department. Key Objectives: 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 Support completion of Telent Project Lifecycle gateway deliverables in a timely manner Must have experience in a procurement or commercial environment 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 Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills Experience: Must have experience in a procurement or commercial environment Experience working within Transport/Rail 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 Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills Skills/Qualifications: (Attained or working towards) 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 Essential: 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 For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson.