Digital Strategic Buyer 38008

Global Strategic Buyer (Digital) - 38008

Pay Rate: up to GBP64.95/hr Ltd - inside IR35 (PAYE option available)

Maternity Cover until March 2023

Division: Purchasing

Contract Position based at: Gaydon / Hybrid

Position Description:

The digital procurement team has responsibility for creating and managing external commercial relationships that support product offerings in the digital space. It is the key point of interface for major software, services and digital content providers.

Reporting to the Global Commodity Leader you will have global responsibility for specific categories, commodities or services on behalf of the company. You will utilise your experience to analyse, define, and implement commercial and sourcing strategies for your designated product areas, including make vs buy vs collaborate decisions. You will lead the sourcing or collaborative activity through the contracting process, supported by in-market teams providing regional market intelligence and expertise

You will be responsible for ongoing relationship management, including regular business reviews, ensuring the relationships deliver quality, delivery, cost, innovation and responsiveness requirements, are aligned to programme or platform timing plans, and that the product meets end customer expectations. You will support and work closely with the in-market teams and engage with specialists within the Global Purchasing function as required to ensure optimum value creation and delivery for the company, as well as leading stakeholder relationships and ensuring the company is appropriately represented both internally and externally.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
Capability to create high quality long term purchasing strategies
A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement
An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures
Translating analytical results into detailed, robust actionable recommendations to the business
Desirable:

An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment
Understanding of digital technology developmental cycles and trends
Experience negotiating in a range of market conditions
Education Required:

Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

** THIS POSITION IS DEEMED TO BE INSIDE IR35 **

Maternity cover: position will finish end of March 2023
Hybrid working - Mostly work from home with 1-2 days in office when needed
For further information, please send your interest and CV to - (url removed)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business