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Indirect Buyer Brackley £40K - £46K per annum My client is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join the Purchasing department. The Indirect Buyer will be working with various stakeholders across the business to expand the scale and scope of indirect purchasing activities, maximising value for money and ensuring professional process and control of expenditure. Provide guidance and assistance to stakeholders in all aspects of purchasing Ensure that all purchasing is in compliance with the company's policies and procedures Prepare commercial specifications for request for proposals, including (with support on Legal dept.) terms and conditions and evaluation criteria Request competitive quotations and negotiate best value with Suppliers for indirect goods and services Solicit information regarding a variety of purchases by telephone, meetings or written requests ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality Keep apprised of economic / business situations as they affect purchasing strategy; make recommendations to stakeholders to adequately meet those changing conditions Review tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to quality, suitability, delivery and pricing Responsible for awarding contracts and purchase orders with consensus from the respective stakeholders Recommend achievable changes to related company practices; interpret policies and procedures to stakeholders in their need to purchase goods and services Analyse current procurement activities and recommend improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all request for quotes, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow up Meet with stakeholders and suppliers to discuss the purchase of goods or services and determine best value Proactively liaise between suppliers and stakeholders to resolve purchasing supply issues, ensuring an accurate and timely provision of information and supply Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met Manage supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, delivery expectations are achieved and maintained Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for relevant contract changes Coordinate and resolve contractual problems/queries with stakeholders and suppliers Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances Accurately maintain the purchasing databases to a high standard Perform other related duties such as special assignments and annual major objectives as required The ideal candidate will: Ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience within Indirect purchasing Have strong stakeholder management skills Ideally have previous knowledge of utilising SAP Be committed, motivated and self-disciplined in their work Be flexible in working hours and approach Be able to work on their own initiative, with minimal supervision Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm In return our client offers a fantastic working environment, parking on site, 25 days holiday, bonus, life assurance, pension and private medical cover.
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities Recruitment Partner: Lizzy ParfittIn 2022 the Walgreens Boots Alliance Procurement Team was voted Procurement Team of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2023 Procurement Leaders Team of the Year and we'll continue to strive to deliver for our business. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected, ambitious and dynamic teams in the industry.The team leads the thinking on procurement strategy and makes a real and valued difference to the organisation and our customers. Joining one of our 5 category teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, Property & FM, Professional Services or Technology) and reporting into one of our Category Directors, you will be part of a team of c.30 procurement professionals managing a substantial range of projects and ongoing stakeholder and supplier relationships, developing future partnerships, and challenging the status quo. About the role You will be a Procurement expert for Boots & No7 Beauty Company, based at our Nottingham Support Office, where you can interact with any internal stakeholders you might need to spend time with. This approach provides all team members with a lively environment that keeps us connected and supported. We believe that our Procurement team should not be desk-bound and should stay informed about their suppliers and industry developments so you'll be encouraged to get out of the office and learn from a variety of sources including from visiting your suppliers and attending industry events.The overriding responsibility is to deliver the best possible value to the business from 3rd party relationships within your assigned category by: Working with stakeholders (functional, procurement and supplier), to develop strategy and tactics for initiatives, providing thought leadership; identifying, creating and implementing initiatives to maximize value and ensuring ongoing management of existing supplier contracts and relationships. Leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of category strategies. Providing commercial leadership to stakeholders including senior executives Taking a role in the continuous evolution of the Boots procurement team What you'll need to have Ability to collaborate effectively in a Procurement role within a complex environment Confidence to offer credible commercial guidance in often complex scenarios. The personal drive to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of initiatives You are commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills and adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver real value to the businessNote: Relevant industry / market knowledge and category insights to provide knowledge-based challenge to stakeholders and suppliers alike will be sought for certain sub-categories but for most roles we will hire for attitude and aptitude to identify the best available talent for our team. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.#LI-Onsite