Strategic Sourcing Buyer
- Employer
- Procurement Heads
- Location
- Chertsey, Surrey
- Salary
- £40-45,000 per annum + bonus
- Closing date
- 27 Apr 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Buyer
- Sector
- Food Services
- Function
- Buyer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A leading procurement organisation with a varied client base and impressive spend portfolio; this role is working on a public sector contract managing a range of strategic sourcing activities.
The Strategic Sourcing Buyer will work closely with a range of stakeholders, maintaining effective working relationships. You will execute best sourcing procurement process in accordance with the OJEU framework. Contributing to the overall buying power of the team you will play a pivotal role in this highly progressive and fast paced environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Engage and support a wide range of stakeholders and execute best sourcing processes
- Work in accordance with the OJEU framework
- Conduct sourcing analysis and provide relevant insight to management
- Build market knowledge to be utilised in effective negotiations
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Skills and Experience Required:
We are looking for a candidate with an understanding of public sector contract regulations and working knowledge of OJEU.
Further skills and experience required are as follows –
- Commercial acumen and driven nature
- Ability to manage various projects and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Though not essential, a CIPS qualification and experience of E-auctioning or E-tendering would be advantageous.
To discuss this role in more depth please contact Sophie Cook at Procurement Heads on 01962 869 838. Sophie is managing this role on an exclusive basis. All enquiries are handled confidentially.
Company
Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.
With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.
Our purpose...
To deliver recruitment as a professional service.
We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.
Our values
Rewarding relationships
For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.
Exceeding expectations
More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.
Doing the right thing
Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.
Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.
Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD
Tel: 01962 869 838
Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/
- Website
- http://www.procurementheads.com/
- Telephone
- 01962 869 838
- Location
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Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom
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