IT/Professional Services Buyer
- Employer
- Novo K Limited
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- Up to £45,000
- Closing date
- 24 Apr 2021
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- Specialist Area
- Buyer, Procurement
- Sector
- Banking, Finance and Insurance
- Function
- Buyer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A global organisation who are a strategic partner to a FTSE 100 organisation are looking to bring an IT Buyer into the business with Professional services experience. The Sourcing Operations function is key as it is the core of the business in the Company.
The Buyers are responsible for running end to end tenders and negotiations for a specific procurement category. As a key member of the team, the Buyer works alongside the Category Manager and a team of Senior Buyers to deliver the strategy defined for each negotiation as part of the category procurement plan, while managing stakeholders.
You will ideally have at least 2 years of experience in sourcing the category. You will need to demonstrate a high level of understanding of category spend, cost management, strategic sourcing supplier negotiations, supplier management and online auctions. Experience in process improvement and / or systems implementation in the Procurement space is desirable.
Additional professional qualification is desirable, MCIPS, MBA or MA and Project Management Qualification is desirable
Skills required for this for this role include:
- The ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Solid organisational skills; can manage multiple & competing priorities while achieving results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels in a large corporate environment
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba required
- English level must be fluent and fluency in at least one other European language will be considered an advantage
- To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
If this position sounds of interest please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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