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
- £45,000 Salary
- 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Pension – 5% Employer Contribution
- Flexible Lifestyle Benefits
- High Street Discounts
