Robert Half is partnering with a global company based in Uxbridge to recruit a Buyer. This position plays a critical role in delivering operational excellence and enhancing the Procurement shared service model, while also leading tactical and strategic initiatives to support ongoing procurement transformation. Join us in revolutionising our business partnerships and contributing to our organisation's success.
Compensation and Benefits:
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
- 25 days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days in the Uxbridge office)
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain purchase orders
- Proactively manage operational procurement activities, ensuring processes are efficient, effective, and compliant with company policies
- Negotiate optimal terms and conditions, as well as transactional processes, with selected suppliers
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure services meet stakeholders' needs
- Liaise with lead buyers for timely execution of sourcing activities
- Participate in procurement monitoring activities
- Minimise exceptions and obtain proper approvals when exceptions are necessary
- Collaborate with local Finance and Compliance/Legal teams to ensure key compliance KPIs and quarterly control metrics are monitored
- Engage in standardisation and harmonisation of processes and systems to maintain effective and efficient procurement operations
- Contribute to Procurement's success in savings, customer satisfaction, risk mitigation, and fulfilment of defined KPIs
- Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant external regulations
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in procurement or a related role
- Strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion
- Knowledge of SAP MM, eSourcing, and Procurement Suites is advantageous
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