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Senior Buyer - IT

Employer
Novo K Limited
Location
England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
£50000 - £55000 per annum
Closing date
7 Sep 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Function
Buyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are recruiting for a Senior Buyer - IT position, within a global financial services organisation located in Milton Keynes.

This position will be involved in some big projects that the IT team are prioritising on over the next 12 months, the first project they are focusing on is Telecoms which this role will help support.

The Sourcing Operations function is key within this organisation as it is the core of the business. Well drafted and robust contracts are created as part of the sourcing activity. They are looking for the right individual to help lead and coordinate the correct fulfilment and execution of all the contracts that they generate as a function.

This role offers hybrid working with two days in the office a week and excellent career progression opportunities.

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 and advise the client in supplier selection criteria, ensuring transparency of procurement process at all times.
  • 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 policies, processes, and procedures, and identifying and anticipate issues in the execution of the negotiations, propose and implement solutions, escalate as required
  • Reporting all negotiations in SAP-Ariba, ensuring data quality at all times

Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and/or an MBA or MA in relevant subject
  • Extensive experience in a related field, with experience in sourcing the category. Candidate must demonstrate high level of understanding of category spend, cost management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, supplier management, online auctions.
  • Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Solid organisational skills; can manage multiple & competing priorities while achieving results
  • 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 other European language will be considered an advantage

Work location and pattern

This role is currently office based, located in Milton Keynes for 2 days a week.

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
  • 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

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