Senior Procurement Buyer
Based; Greenbridge, Swindon (hybrid working)
Competitive salary
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement Buyer to join our Group Procurement team at our Support Centre in Swindon.
The main purpose of a Senior Procurement Buyer is to deliver high standards by effectively consulting, influencing internally and externally to implement and deliver effective procurement strategies optimising total value across the wider group. Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager you will provide category expertise to the business, working as part of the Group Procurement Indirect team (GNFR) Goods Not For Resale.
What you will be doing
* Rationalising and developing the supplier base
* Planning and organising categories tactically and strategically to incorporate UK, European and International sourcing strategies
* Optimising total value liaising with stakeholders/ budget holders to ensure goals and targets fully understood and facilitated by effective procurement delivery
* Managing end to end the tender process (RFI/RFP)
* Supporting the regular contract review process, always challenging the status quo
* Leading small projects and contract negotiations / renewals
* Supporting tender and negotiations for medium and large contracts
* Supporting agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines
* Delivering cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across WHS
* Providing commercial, contractual and negotiation support to stakeholders throughout the business
* Managing contractual relationships with suppliers during the contracting process
What we are looking for
* At least 3 years prior experience in a procurement background with similar accountabilities
* Indirect category experience preferable
* Strong commercial acumen essential with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and operate to tight deadlines
* Analysis and high level of attention to detail
* Commercial contract and negotiation skills
* Contract Law and contract drafting experience
* Influencing skills at all levels with the ability to establish strong working relationships internally and externally at all levels of the business
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Intermediate/Advanced level capability in using Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams
How we reward our teams
* Hybrid working model from home and in the office
* 4pm Friday finish
* Flexible Working
* 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
* Family friendly leave
* Company pension
* Sharesave Scheme
* Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
* Competitive salary
* Staff discount card for stores and online
About us
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
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