Buyer

Leeds, Yorkshire
Cedar

Our client is a leading Utilities organisation in the North. You will form part of a dynamic, close knit team and every day will look different. Working across a huge range of suppliers, with varied buying categories and a considerable spend responsibility. Contract negotiation is key, and so my client is looking for a strong negotiator, that thrives from working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Providing advice, guidance and support to drive compliance and increase commercial awareness
• Support and challenge stakeholders to define procurement needs that align with current and future business demand
• Undertake basic financial analysis to inform historic expenditure, off contract expenditure, budgets and future demand
• Identify and deliver short to medium term sourcing solutions that manage/mitigate supply chain and contractual risk on behalf of the business
• Prepare and present for approval contract threshold contracts and commercial recommendations
• Establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise engagement and support
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work, ensuring compliance with relevant company policies at all times
• Look for ways to improve the running of the procurement function through automation and simplifying work-flows
• Manage and maintain all key tender and business unit reporting obligations as required.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Understanding of relevant legislation in Procurement and tendering
• Used a P2P system such as SAP before (preferred)
• Experience working for a large brand, ideally within the Utilities, Defence, Aerospace, FMCG or Tech space.

This role requires you to attend the office once a week.