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Buyer | Woking, Surrey UK

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
Woking, Surrey
Salary
£30-35,000 per annum + CIPS funding + bonus + flexible benefits
Closing date
9 May 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Advertising & Creative
Function
Buyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A leading advertisement business, operating across all regions of the UK, has created a brand-new Buyer position to expand their existing Procurement function. The appointed Buyer will work across various categories, supporting with both direct and indirect spend portfolios.

Working closely with Category Leads and the Head of Procurement, the Buyer will be pivotal in delivery of key procurement strategy. It is essential that the selected candidate is effective in building and maintaining key business relationships, both internally and externally. If you feel this could suit your skill set, please read on!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing relationships with internal stakeholders to understand clearly business objectives and timelines, aligning this with procurement strategy and activity
  • Building relationships with suppliers, ensuring value and maximum benefit for both parties
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, providing relevant analytics and reporting in conjunction with this
  • Draft, negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers
  • Raising and issuing purchase orders
  • Evaluate and input into category strategy, working with the wider procurement team to advance procurement wherever possible

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Committed attitude with ambition to progress
  • Sound understanding of Procurement buying processes
  • Ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills, including ability to negotiate with suppliers

If you feel as though you possess the skills above, and you are keen to take on the specified responsibilities we are keen to hear from you. This role comes with a range of excellent benefits and there is significant support and training offered. If you’re ready to take the next step in your Procurement career this could be the right role for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business. Please apply with an up to date CV today or call Sophie on 01962 869838 for more information.

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

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/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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