Buyer
This role involves reporting to the Category Manager or Business Partner and supporting the development and execution of category strategies within agreed supply categories.
Responsibilities include:
* Gathering data on spend, volume and service needs in preparation for the eRFx/eAuctions.
* Maintaining regular contact with key stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners to promote category strategy.
* Understanding business needs and driving compliance.
* Maintaining KPIs and metrics to measure the performance of annual savings and supplier performance within the category.
* Managing the project pipeline and reporting/forecasting within the Provalido savings tracker.
* Monitoring the contract renewal pipeline and supporting the Category Manager in the creation, extension or cessation of Master Framework Agreements.
* Evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers.
* Supporting Accounts Payable with payable issues when escalated to the central procurement team, facilitating remedial discussions between AP and Business Unit Operations.
* Achieving the best value for money on category spend and meeting annualized and in-year benefits, savings targets, and continuous improvement opportunities.
* Demonstrating the application of a full category management approach, delivering quantifiable value to the bottom line, interfacing with internal stakeholders to understand and influence business needs.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Education to degree level or equivalent professional experience/qualifications.
* Relevant experience of working with the category of supply.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in a fast-paced, complex environment with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
* Experience in the Facilities Management or Construction industry.
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Facilities Services
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