Buyer - Consultancy and Legal

Buyer - Consultancy & Legal Operations

The Sourcing Operations function is key in the organisations structure as it is the core of the business. The Buyers are responsible for running complex 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 Buyers to deliver the strategy defined for each negotiation as part of the category procurement plan, while managing a complex network of stakeholders and requirements.

The difference you'll make.

• Conducting market and spend analysis for the category, monitoring latest trends to optimise costs
• Supporting the Category Manager in the definition and execution of strategies for the different spend areas
• Documenting results and report status and progress of negotiations. Prepare executive packs for presentation to senior stakeholders
• Completing legal contracts using predefined templates, negotiate commercial terms and liaise with Legal Department as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance of own projects with defined Aquanima and Client's policies, processes, and procedures
• Reporting all negotiations in SAP-Ariba, ensuring data quality at all times

Experience

• A wealth of experience in Buying within a Legal/Consultancy/IT environment
• Batchelors Degree in Business Administration and/or an MBA or MA in relevant subject
• Experience in Project Management
• Good knowledge in Legal and Consultancy. Experience in negotiating IT profiles will be a plus to be valued in the selection process.
• Experience in process improvement/systems implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels in a large corporate environment

Location and working pattern

This role can be located in central London or Milton Keynes, with two days in the office.

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Bupa medical insurance included, and voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including:dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships