Role Summary
Siamo Recruitment have an exciting opportunity as a buyer to join a newly formed procurement team for one of our clients. You will be joining at a time when our business is focused to achieve significant cost reductions, while maintaining/improving product quality and supplier service levels. This role will give you the opportunity to develop strategic partnerships, orchestrate and manage key contracts and participate on implementation of a sustainable procurement policy. This is unique opportunity to own and shape supplier strategies, drive cost reduction, and liaise with multiple departments within the business.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Formulate annual plans for designated category of spend to achieve department cost reduction plans and year on year improvement
2. Help manage and optimise all spending with external suppliers
3. Help develop category negotiation strategies and drive those negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives
4. Remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts
5. Identify and communicate new technologies and solutions to key problems in the designated category spend areas
6. Support cross-functional negotiating teams targeting key designated spend categories
7. Collaborate effectively across different organisational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realise procurement goals ...