We’re looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Group Procurement team from one of our UK offices.
Are you an experienced, strategic procurement professional ready to make an impact in forward-thinking Procurement team? Do you have a proven track record of negotiating optimal contract terms, building strong supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives and unlocking untapped opportunities? If so, we would like to hear from you.
As a Strategic Buyer at Bauer Media, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing and procurement strategy. You will work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and senior management to ensure we’re securing the best products and services at the most competitive prices while meeting business objectives.
Our Team
We are a multinational procurement team, currently consisting of 27 colleagues, based mainly in Germany, the UK and Poland, with further colleagues still being added in 2024. We are responsible for streamlining and optimizing the procurement processes across all areas of Bauer Media Group while generating savings across all categories.
This is a hybrid position where you will work from home and one of our UK offices.
What you’ll be doing
1. Delivery of professional and expert service delivery.
2. Lead negotiations for mid to high value contracts.
3. Ensure Supplier diversity including new supplier onboarding.
4. Develop and implement efficient processes, procurement tools and strategies.
5. Facilitate RFP, RFI and RFQ processes.
6. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers.
7. Monitor supplier performance, manage relationships and implement strategies to enhance vendor partnerships.
8. Use procurement analytics to forecast, identify risks and drive mitigation strategies.
9. Assist in implementing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria.
What you’ll bring:
1. Proven track record in purchasing or procurement.
2. Media industry expertise or specific commodity focus advantageous.
3. Contract negotiation and Supplier/commodity Management.
4. Proficient in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and ERP/SAP4Hana.
Sounds incredible right? If you have the desired skills and experience to work for an incredible team, then we would love to hear from you!
Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
1. Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development.
2. Opportunity to buy additional holiday.
3. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
4. Company pension.
5. Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and group discounts for healthcare insurance.
6. Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%).
7. Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives.
8. Discounted high street vouchers.
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands.
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession.
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity.
What we will offer you
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers.
Our mental health at work
We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders.
Learning and Development
As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all.
Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date.
Bauer Core Values
Passion
We LOVE what we do.
Trust
We value honesty and integrity.
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