Senior Buyer
Permanent
£55,000 plus bonus
Tamworth
Hybrid, 2 days in office
Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting for a great company based in Tamworth looking to add a Senior Buyer to the team. As the Senior Buyer, you will ensure the greatest value contribution, benefit realization, and efficiency from indirect procurement activities in the Region and Group.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage all tender renewal processes for indirect procurement, including going through 3 quote processing, liaising with functions on requirements, liaising with key suppliers, and being responsible for meeting all deadlines.
2. Build relationships with all suppliers cross-functionally to ensure maximum efficiency and cost savings.
3. Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure they are aware of governance and process.
4. Support the Head of IDP on the deployment of strategies for the UK&I business.
5. Be a primary point of contact and reference for Indirect Procurement for both internal and external customers for the UK Business.
6. Ensure effective implementation and compliance with new procurement processes, including systems such as Coupa and Babbage.
7. Analyze supplier performance closely, meeting with suppliers regularly to ensure efficiencies and that the business is receiving the best price and service possible.
8. Establish and maintain clear communication channels with key stakeholders (region/country management, operations, functions) through regular business review meetings and a clear communication matrix.
Key and Required Skills:
1. Significant experience working in procurement with experience in Indirect Procurement.
2. Degree or CIPPS is desirable.
3. Experienced in managing stakeholder relationships.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and levels in the business.
5. Experience in working in a matrix organization.
If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed).
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