BUYER

Buyer

A Buyer is sought by a globally renowned corporate Technology company. The Procurement Team has a Buyer role available for an individual who has experience of working in an Indirect Procurement role & a knowledge of procurement systems & processes. The work entails working in a Cost Centre operation working on reallocating costs via Intercompany charging to other Corporate Business Units. You will report directly to the Finance / Procurement Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership for the procurement function, advice & support to the business.
• Take a strategic and pro-active role in driving best purchasing practices to benefit the business
• Responsible for supplier contract negotiations incl. T&C, supplier setup and changes, regular checkpoints with suppliers
• Management & development of ongoing supplier relationships
• Source best value suppliers of goods and services as required
• Compliance with & enforcement of company & procurement policies, controls / governance.
• Represent UK & Ireland on the EMEA Procurement committee.
• Provide reporting and data to provide management information in all key areas
• Ensuring that all supplier issues and escalations (such as payment problems, performance and delivery) are resolved in a timely manner so as not to impact the business.
• Manage the operations of the mobile phone process UK&I: Damages, queries and orders
• Expense Management: approve expenses, send it for payment
• Fleet Management: accident claims review, queries, new orders etc.
• Support the day to day ordering process

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three years' experienced in a Procurement role.
• Experience of Procurement techniques, processes and systems.
• Knowledge and experience of contracts, terms and conditions & statements of work.
• Experience of Indirect Procurement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft: Excel and Access.
• Good analytic skills
• Ability to communicate with suppliers & stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work to be able to cover all aspects of the procurement role in a small purchasing team.
• Adaptable, reliable, keen to learn, good attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure, assertive, confident & approachable

REWARDS

ON OFFER IS AN EXCELLENT SALARY UP TO £39,900 + PACKAGE AS EXPECTED FROM A GLOBAL LEADING EMPLOYER.

To apply please send CV or call 07 5 1 5 32 4 695. Applicant must have right to work in UK. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DEALT IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.