Role: Buyer REF 82594
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Hybrid/Aldermaston Up to 3 days per week on site depending on needs of the business
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Buyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUYER
* Utilising expert knowledge to complete all buying activities, including complex orders, ensuring that demands are understood and met, and issues are dealt with promptly.
* Responsible for the Service Centre reporting within the category structure assigned.
* Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate).
* Continuously maintain Fusion housekeeping to ensure the accuracy of purchase order data.
* Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with internal Supply Chain Management and key internal stakeholders to ensure SCM processes are being adhered to and prompt placement of orders.
* Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE BUYER
* Experience of sourcing to contract
* Experience of Public Procurement Regulations
* The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
* The Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)
* Knowledge of end-to-end public procurement
* Experience of end-to-end tendering
* Experience of System Implementations (finance)
* Previous experience in a procurement/purchasing environment
* Knowledge and understanding of JAGGAER (preferably) or Ariba (as equivalent)
* More admin involved in the system than the Assistant Buyer role.
* Working on more complex contracts, with higher values.
* Need to be able to field queries and liaise with other departments
If you are a Buyer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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