Senior Buyer

We are recruiting for a Senior Buyer to work with our London based client on a 12-month fixed term contract.
 
Working within the purchasing department, you will be responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer requirements within approved guidelines.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 
  • 5+ Years purchasing experience.
  • Working knowledge of contracts.
  • University Degree in Procurement will be an advantage.
  • Negotiation experience.
  • Strong ability to work independently and to support a team.
  • Consistently delivering to required milestones through follow-up on progress, issues and activities.
  • Experience of computerised purchasing system (preferably SAP).
  • Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Outlook essential).
  • Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership internally and externally.
JOB DESCRIPTION  
  • Responsible for the management of new and existing suppliers for indirect purchasing requirements (expense and capital items) ensuring supplier performance for price, delivery and quality.
  • Category management of Travel Council, interacting with company Travel Manager in France.
  • Procurement lead for catering, occupational health and training services.
  • Lead the research, evaluation and selection of new suppliers and negotiate price/terms for various goods/services.
  • Creation, negotiation, maintenance and review of purchase agreements, including KPI’s and SLA’s.
  • Creation and management of tenders and RFQ’s for both services and goods.
  • Management of multiple e-buy portals.
  • Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
  • Use of purchasing system (SAP) for preparing and issuing orders/running reports/checking invoices.
  • Overseeing department activity pertaining to creation and maintenance of PIR’s and source lists for manufacturing consumable parts.
  • Interact with end users across all business functions to establish requirements, working to educate them on the procurement process and ensure compliance.
  • Management of account queries including payment/invoice queries.
  • Creation and management of Council K Strategy Paper.
  • Undertaking supplier MSR (Monthly Service Review) and SBR (Supplier Business Review) meetings.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER  
 
Competitive salary and benefits package