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Senior Buyer -Indirect- Software

Employer
WilsonHCG-EMEA
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Aug 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Why us?

We are part of one of the world s leading airline groups, with 546 aircraft flying to over 270 destinations, carrying more than 100 million passengers each year.

We provide a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to our operating companies.

The company is headquartered in Krakow, and has operations in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin.

Purpose of the role

The objective of the Senior Buyer will be to manage the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in relation to goods and services. This role includes working with stakeholders (inside and outside of Group Procurement) to standardise/simplify specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP output, negotiate commercial terms and contract agreement drafting. This role covers all sourcing processes globally within the category with key objectives being savings, cash improvement, transaction automation, e-Sourcing, supply base rationalisation, risk mitigation and ensuring contractual coverage.

You will make an impact in this role by

Implementing a category plan strategy by leading the end-to-end sourcing process

Supporting the RFP process (specs, structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria); negotiating with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations)

Developing and managing defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement)

Leading alignment activities across all group companies and working seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre Team (POC) to manage the entire sourcing process; Supplier Intelligence, Procurement Team and Planning

To succeed in this role, you are likely to have

A proven track record in end-to-end procurement within a matrix organisation with an emphasis on successful negotiations, contract drafting and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrable experience connected with supporting IT high-profile international procurement projects (Software, Apps) highly desired

The ability to influence, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity and direction on what is to be achieved and break down barriers that get in the way of effective team working

Language skills: English is mandatory, Spanish is an asset

Other

Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment

What we offer

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.

The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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