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Senior Buyer - Technology and Innovation

Employer
Beaumont Select
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary
£45k + bonus + pension
Closing date
23 Sep 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing
Sector
Consultancy, Private sector
Function
Buyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This is an exciting Senior Buyer opportunity with an innovative and transformational organisation. If you are looking for an opportunity with a diverse remit, then this could be the perfect role for you…   If you enjoy sourcing widgets, gadgets and all things a little out of the ordinary, this could be the perfect role for you!   Our client is an innovative and transformational organisation. They are looking for an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement process within their Product design and engineering function.   This is a great opportunity to take ownership and make a difference.    The role of the Commodity Buyer will be responsible for the end to end procurement of all strategic and transactional sourcing across our Technology and Innovation Service. You will be working closely with the Head of Operations and central Procurement.   This role will be responsible for the following key components of a mixture of direct and indirect spend:
  • Category manage the direct and indirect spend and be able to formulate sourcing plans

  • Being the go to person for all aspects of the Consultants requirements.  Working alongside them to understand their technical needs and deliverables

  • Responsible for the full end to end sourcing process including market analysis, execution of tenders, negotiating, contracting and contract management activities

  • Support the delivery of robust commercial and contractual terms to support the control of Technology and Innovations expenditure

  • Identifying, selecting strategic supply partnerships, supplier management, commercial and contractual negotiations

  • Leading all aspects of the procurement cycle in partnership with the business

  • Delivering cost savings against the agreed sourcing strategies and reporting both bottom line and cost avoidance savings to finance

  • Performance managing strategic suppliers by developing service level agreements and key performance indicators

  • Promoting best practice contract management

  • Retaining all relevant documentation and commercial documents

Job Requirements:
  • Experience of delivering significant cost reduction through use of appropriate sourcing, contract management and supplier management tools and techniques

  • Some experience in a Manufacturing environment would be advantageous

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Experience of using a Purchase to Pay (P2P) system advantageous

  • Ability to problem solve and be commercially astute

  • The gravitas to communicate and influence at all levels of an organisation

  • CIPS qualified advantageous

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.  Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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Company

Beaumont Select is a specialist Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management Recruitment Agency, we match talented Permanent and Interim Procurement Professionals with great jobs in many of the World's Leading Companies.

We have an enviable track record of matching highly talented Procurement and Supply Chain professionals with exceptional Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management jobs in FTSE100/250, Fortune 500 and other major name organisations. We work with Clients and Candidates throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Our highly committed and experienced Consultancy Team has grown organically year on year, by providing a detailed, highly professional and personal approach, matching talent supply chain professionals to many of the best opportunities within the purchasing, supply chain and vendor management disciplines. This success has been built on the passion and determination of every single team member at Beaumont Select, in conjunction with innovative use of marketing & technology, attention to detail and above all a commitment to provide an outstanding Client and Candidate service.

We are Certified Members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are ISO9001:2015 Quality certified for the provision of permanent and interim recruitment solutions worldwide.

Whether you are looking for a new career challenge; need to source experienced procurement, supply chain or vendor management professionals, or want advice on the current recruitment market, the Beaumont Select team would like to speak to you.

Company info
Telephone
01403 248 448
Location
West Point
Springfield Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PD
GB

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