Pourquoi a-t-on besoin de vous ?
Within Saint-Gobain Professional Services (part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland) we are looking for a Buyer to work in our Direct Procurement Team.
In a nutshell, you will deliver an excellent category management service for our business, enabling a safe, cost-effective and sustainable supply.
This role can be worked on a hybrid basis, out of Telford, Flitwick or East Leake
What we're looking for:
* MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional or studying towards qualification
* Degree level qualification or equivalent by experience
* Good numerical and analytical skills with ability to assimilate information
* Good direct category management experience
* Good communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to solve problems
* Ability to create and develop business relationships
* Awareness of contract law and its application
* Competence in negotiating, renewing and structuring supplier contracts
* Competence in cross-functional projects
* Being able to make sense of and allocate different priorities
What you will be doing:
* Implement Business Risk Analysis plans and actions for managed categories
* Enable implementation of Group procurement strategy
* Drive the identification and realisation of opportunities for strategic categories of spend, whilst managing risks, within the supply chain to deliver optimal contractual, technical and value for money solutions
* Develop and sustain a way of understanding the key market drivers and trends to be fluent at comprehending the future market landscape and implications for procurement
* Actively participate in cross functional projects delivering risk reduction, innovation and cost advantages in strategic categories of spend
* Ensure compliance with the Group Sustainable Procurement Program (including but not limited to, Supplier Charter and CSR assessments)
Are Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
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