Buyer

4584446
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Pay

    Up to £32,000 per annum

Buyer opportunity available

Your new role

Buyer
London, Birmingham or Manchester – Full time
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

We are looking for a buyer to support in category strategy development, execution, and sourcing activity, ensuring supply chain solutions are fit for purpose, aligned to business needs, and represent the lowest total cost, optimal service, and highest quality with relevant impactful supply base innovation.

You should be capable of working on complex high level sourcing activities and negotiations, identifying new and more competitive sources of supply, liaising with suppliers to resolve issues, manage and support a wide range of internal stakeholders, as well as support for the development and delivery of annual targets and goals for cost and quality. You will also work on the roll-out and maintenance of a new Supplier Management Program covering all strategic and preferred suppliers, reviewing current processes and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.


What you'll need to succeed

  • 2–4 years of procurement experience

  • Facilities Management / experience working for the MOJ

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

  • A clear track record of stakeholder management

  • A CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable



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