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Strategic Sourcing Buyer | Indirect Categories | FTSE 100 Business

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
Surrey
Salary
£30-40,000 per annum + benefits package
Closing date
14 Jun 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Food Services
Function
Buyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Procurement Heads are partnering with a FTSE 100 business based in Surrey as they undergo recruitment of multiple Buyers into their established and highly successful procurement team. In joining the organisation, you will help to elevate business capacity in delivering strategic procurement in line with industry best practice.

This team are leading from the front; working with professionalism, offering credible advice that demonstrates commercial acumen and in everything they do there is an entrepreneurial flair. With a shared goal to be the leading business in their field the team are encouraged to share ideas, fresh perspective and innovative solutions.

Upon joining this company, you will embark on a career journey with continuous development and training. Working alongside other Buyers you will benefit from support from both peers and senior management alike.

If you’re a Buyer with experience of indirect procurement categories and you’re keen to take the next step in your career this could be the opportunity for you! Please read on for more information…

What the role involves;

You will be assigned a product line to suit your background and experience, your role will involve close management of all procurement activity in line with category plans. Further duties and responsibilities include;

  • Sourcing appropriate suppliers within your assigned category, conducting sufficient market research in the process
  • Engaging with suppliers and leading on negotiations to ensure the best possible value for all parties concerned
  • Managing procurement activities across end to end cycles
  • Support business stakeholders throughout procurement cycles to ensure relationships are maintained and expectations set accordingly

The person we hope to find;

This role will suit somebody with clear drive, ambition and dedication. The appointed candidate will be committed to achieving the highest levels of commercial success, individually and for the wider team. If you feel you possess the following qualities, we are keen to hear from you;

  • Professional and credible communication style, with ability to engage senior business stakeholders
  • Ambitious nature with the drive to achieve success
  • Entrepreneurial style and confidence to put forward fresh ideas and innovative solutions
  • Ability to work at pace and prioritise work effectively
  • Although not essential, being CIPS qualified would be advantageous

Finally, it is essential that any candidates applying to this role have previous experience of indirect procurement categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to further develop their procurement career, within a business that offers a progressive and dynamic culture. If you would like to discuss this further please get in touch with Sophie Cook at Procurement Heads today.

Company

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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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