Description
*General Buyer*
A Large Utilities Client based in Warwick is looking for a General Buyer to join them to support the development of and to implement end-to-end category management strategies. Candidates must have previous experience of acting as a General Buyer across Services, Legal, HR, Occupational Health with a strong understanding of the entire End-2-End life cycle.
The successful Buyer will be required to offer:
- Expertise in category management
- Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process
- Highly effective management of suppliers
- Proficient in stakeholder management and communications
- Expert experience using analytical tools and techniques
- Strong presentation skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a category team
- Able to work across all functions and levels of an organisation
- Degree standard or equivalent experience
- Proven experience at buyer level
- Responsibility for financial expenditure (OPEX/REPEX/CAPEX) from £1 million to £250 million with approval of Senior Category Manager (UK)
- Close working relationships are required with a number of major interfaces, namely:
- Category Manager and Senior Category Manager (UK)
- Procurement Assistant and/or Assistant Buyer (Procurement) to execute required systems entry and contracts
- Customers and Stakeholders, LoB who require the specified purchases as part of the day-to-day operating requirements
If you are interested in the position and would like further details please forward an up to date CV ASAP
Spring Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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