Senior Buyer
| Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
| Location | Gaydon |
| Area | Gaydon, UK |
| Sector | Professional Services - Buyer |
| Salary | Market related |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Jack Slater |
| Job Ref | 6493 |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for Senior Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity leave cover contract position.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £40.45 per hour.
The Opportunity:
- Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
- Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management May include Strategic Sourcing
- Typical Title: Procurement Officer, Procurement Buyer, Procurement & Purchasing Officer
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
- Commercial awareness and negotiation
- Understand category management principles
- Global business understanding and experience
- Operational Contract Management experience
- Relationship management - internal and external
- Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs
Desirable:
- Degree and/or CIPS preferable but not a requirement.
