Job:
Strategic Buyer
Location:
South Birmingham
Salary:
£45,000
We are seeking a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to support our clients in South Birmingham, helping to optimise supplier relationships and procurement operations.
This role offers the opportunity for continuous professional growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer, you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.
Your main duties will include:
- Leading supplier negotiations using diverse techniques, including supplier meetings, e-auctions, and summits.
- Managing and benchmarking existing suppliers, coordinating with Site Engineers to explore alternative products and arrange trials.
- Ensuring contracts and NDAs are in place and legally approved, working closely with the Procurement Manager.
- Driving cost-saving initiatives and maintaining a database to track all savings achieved.
- Ensuring compliance in Health & Safety processes, including Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) for contractors.
- Conducting monthly self-assessments using the ASAT tool in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
- Assisting with finance and requisition queries, supporting reporting and event preparation, and handling general administrative tasks.
- Implementing procurement procedures and negotiating terms between suppliers and the internal Legal team.
- Occasional travel may be required for supplier engagement.
The Person
- Must have CIPS qualification
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated customer service experience.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with contract management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Collaborative team player with project management experience.
This is a great opportunity, if you have the right experience click the apply button now!