Buyer (Indirect Categories)
Location: Calor Headquarters Warwick
Type: Perm, Hybrid
Salary range: £37,000 - £41,000
Are you a procurement professional with a knack for strategic sourcing and supplier management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical and negotiation skills can shine? Calor is looking for a Buyer to join our team and drive value across a diverse range of indirect spend categories.
As a Buyer at Calor, you will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive procurement service that meets our business needs and ensures best value. You will support the Senior Buyer in executing Calor and SHV Energy's procurement strategies, focusing on cost and risk management, service levels, quality, and continuous improvements.
Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement strategies that drive down costs and deliver value. Your ability to build and nurture excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders will be crucial, as you act as a business partner to identify sourcing opportunities and define acceptable service levels.
You will lead competitive bidding processes to ensure responsible procurement of goods and services, following best practices such as tenders and e-auctions. Additionally, you will negotiate contracts and coordinate with the legal department to execute agreements, seamlessly integrating suppliers with internal stakeholders.
Establishing and maintaining clear supplier relationship management processes is key. You will monitor performance metrics to ensure compliance and address any issues that arise. Managing risk throughout defined spend categories and the supplier base will also be a significant part of your responsibilities, ensuring adherence to procurement policies.
You will oversee supplier onboarding, data management, category spend reporting, and other procurement-related tasks, ensuring accurate master data maintenance. Your efforts will support the overall procurement function and contribute to the success of Calor's strategic objectives.
What we are looking for?
- To be successful in this role, you'll need a bachelor's degree and/or a CIPS qualification, with previous procurement experience being essential. Indirect procurement experience is desirable.
- UK Driving License
- Be located in the UK and be able to commute to our head office in Warwick
- You should have demonstrable successes in procurement activities, including tactical sourcing and experience with ERP systems like SAP and Ariba.
- Strong analytical abilities and experience in implementing and maintaining KPI tracking are crucial.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will interact effectively at multiple levels of the organization.
- Experience with supplier continuous improvement methodologies will set you apart.
Does this sound like you?
You have a knack for managing supplier performance and driving procurement strategies that promote continuous improvement.
You're proactive in keeping stakeholders informed of strategic and tactical changes and play a vital role in helping your team achieve savings and meet strategic goals.
You're adept at developing supplier relationships that enhance cost efficiency and service levels.
You enjoy collaborating with other buyers and the Procurement Excellence team to support and streamline procurement activities is where you thrive.
In return we can offer you
- Performance & Company related bonus
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance of 4x salary
- Matched pension contributions of 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years service
- Retailor discounts and many, many more!
For a full list of our benefits visit: https://about-us/careers
Don't tick all the boxes?
At Calor, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unique talents. We understand that candidates may not tick every box on the list, and that's okay! We value individuality, creativity, and the ability to learn and adapt.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact, committed to growth, and bring something special to the table, we encourage you to apply. We believe in unlocking potential and providing opportunities for personal and professional development.
Join us at Calor, where your unique qualities are recognised, appreciated, and celebrated. We're more than a checklist – we're a community of individuals driving innovation and positive change.
If you are passionate about procurement, strategic sourcing, and building strong stakeholder relationships, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of the Calor team and help us deliver exceptional value to our business.