Job Reference: BBBH43222
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the senior buyer will create and implement procurement and commercial strategies within theirportfolio.
Supporting Sales, Business Management and the wider business, the senior buyer will provide procurement intelligence to assist in converting opportunities, seek incremental margin and proactively inform the wider business of any market changes.
* Mentor and coach, a team of buyers to enhance their professional development.
* Ensure adequate cover and successionplanning to mitigate any potential exposures within the team.
* Identify, design, and implement new workflows and system improvements.
* Monitor performance of purchasing activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
* Discuss larger opportunities with internal/external stakeholders to gain an understanding of the demand and customer requirement. Toensure goods and services are in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
About you
* Strong, proactive communication skills, able to gain commitment and buy-in to a common vision and clearly stated goals
* Commercial acumen providing the ability to make and justify decisions
* Ability to quickly learn and retain knowledge with regards to products and processes
* Demonstrate experience in a senior buyer role or similar commercial role ideally within the IT sector
* Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Katie Wrighton
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