BBBH41822_1733992523
£27000 - £30000 per annum + Hybrid working and excellent benefits
Warrington
Purchasing
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
12/12/2024
02/01/2025
Buyer
Warrington
£27,000 - £30,000
Are you a Buyer or Procurement Analyst with an ambition to develop your Procurement career? Are you looking to step into a more strategic role which will give you exposure to tendering, contracts and category management and support with your CIPS qualification?!
Read on for more details on this fantastic opportunity… !
What is on offer?
* The chance to work for a successful, growing business
* Great offices and working environment
* Flexible hours and regular hybrid / home working
* Fantastic benefits package including private healthcare
* Strong career prospects and investment in professional development
* Support towards studying CIPS qualification
What will the role involve?
* Managing the procurement of materials within your category
* Issuing tenders and analysing supplier responses
* Analysing cost drivers and tracking relevant commodity prices
* Agreeing contractual terms with suppliers
* Undertaking contract management and supplier relationship management activities
* Delivering cost savings and added value within your category
* Managing and developing internal and external stakeholder relationships
Ideal Skills and Experience
* Excellent analytical skills with good working knowledge of MS Excel
* Previous experience in a procurement / buyer role
* CIPS qualification, or a willingness to work towards this
* Strong relationship building / stakeholder engagement skills
* Commercial acumen
Previous experience of tendering and contract negotiation would be an advantage
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