Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer
Posted 11/04/2024 by Barclay Meade
My clients who are a leading multi-national business are currently recruiting for an Indirect Buyer based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis.
The Indirect Buyer will be responsible for a range of services including enterprise software, SaaS, software services, engineering & manufacturing software, networks, telecoms, hardware, printing, cyber security and outsourced services.
Role - Indirect Buyer
Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Type - Permanent position
Salary - £30,000-£40,000 (DOE) + benefits
Key responsibilities of the Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not be limited to:
- As a Indirect Buyer, you will steer procurement activities in a given category, working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and other key partners to drive procurement excellence and improvement. You will support the creation and implementation of category strategy throughout the business, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of improving operational efficiency
- Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and conditions to implement contracts and flexible trading agreements, risk identification and management, understand budget requirements, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance, receive demand plans & forecasts for processing to purchase orders and ensuring topicality of order books, implement, monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators and actively support functional excellence programmes - identifying and developing areas for improvement.
Key skills and experience required for Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role and not limited to:
- Proven experience as a Buyer, Indirect/Services is preferred but not essential
- Good working knowledge of both strategic and operational procurement processes
- Excellent team player, willing to take lead in designated category
- Well-developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with a strong ability to influence
- Passionate about developing strategy and driving innovation with a continuous improvement approach
To apply for this Indirect Buyer / Services Buyer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 569361_1712855553
- Job ID:
- 221458978
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