Senior Buyer

I’m thrilled to come to market with an exceptional progression opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking to step up into a Senior Buyer position with the UK’s leading Facilities Management organisation; an organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and career progression.

Working within the Hard Services Category you will be supporting the Procurement Business Partner in executing strategy and playing a crucial role in gathering data, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and driving compliance. This is a large and very busy, category incorporating Building Works, Construction & Civils and delivers a multi £100’s millions spend so there will be many opportunities to demonstrate your capability and become involved in high profile projects.

Responsibilities

Gather data on spend, volume, and service needs for eRFx/eAuctions
Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners
Understand business needs and promote category strategy
Manage the project pipeline and report/forecast within appropriate trackers
Monitor the contract renewal pipeline and support the creation, extension, or cessation of Master Framework Agreements
Evaluate, select, negotiate, and contract with suppliers
Maintain KPIs and metrics to measure performance of annual savings and supplier performance
Achieve best value for money on category spend, meeting annualised and in-year benefits, savings targets, and continuous improvement opportunities
Work as part of a team and occasionally lead on relevant subject matter

Key Skills and Experience

Relevant experience in category supply and commercial procurement
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience in a fast-paced, complex environment with diverse stakeholders and customers
Demonstrable negotiating skills
MCIPS qualification (desirable)
Experience in the Facilities Management or Construction industry (desirable)

Benefits