Senior Buyer - #1665372

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