Description
Sellick Partnership is working alongside a major employer in Peterborough to recruit a number of Indirect Buyers. This client are holding an assessment day in Peterborough on the 8th May and are looking to recruit a number of people on temporary, permanent and fixed term contracts. The client is keen to see people of all levels and is looking to offer packages between £32k and £50k dependent on experience.
The purpose of the Indirect Segment Purchasing Group is to develop global and regional sourcing strategy by category. This will be accomplished by understanding market trends, business unit trends, and implications to the business. From these strategies, source plans will be developed. Additionally, the team is responsible for spend and cost reduction; supply base optimization, contract terms and conditions, negotiations with suppliers, etc.
The Buyer will incorporate Global and European market trends, business unit needs, and a strong knowledge of the supply base to continue the development of our European strategy to the US-based, Facility Maintenance Services, and EHS Category Manager. He or she will recommend suppliers for Business Unit (BU) projects, survey the market, conduct requests for proposal, support governance councils, and negotiate contracts. The outcome will be further reduced costs and a high quality, optimized supply base.
Dimensions for Buyer position:
Annual Spend $50m+
c.50 Source Plan Suppliers
c. 10-30% UK/European Travel
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Strategic thought process
Leadership
Decision Making
Building Trust
Technical/Professional
Commercial Knowledge
Negotiation
Effective Communication
Motivational Fit