Senior Buyer

Title: Senior Buyer
Contract Length: 6 months
Hybrid
Determination: Inside IR35

Your responsibilities!
• Early involvement with sales teams to create procurement plans.
• RFQ setup, sending, and cross-functional quotation evaluation including the facilitation of technical evaluation of obtained offers.
• Proactive supplier and technology scouting.
• Manage supplier capabilities to deliver materials and services in line with business requirements related to commercial, quality and supply aspects.
• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts for projects and support the execution team in case of any project issues caused by supplier side.
• Develop and implement external Supplier and Commodity strategies as designated that will drive long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders that enhance competitive and commercial performance of Siemens, its customers and its suppliers.
• Operate within the Supply Chain Management Team / Procurement Team across the full product / service life cycle ensuring supplier commercial issues are resolved effectively and efficiently.
• Sharing and implementing best practices and aligning with other SCM / procurement functions globally and regionally.

Your Qualifications and Skills
• Experience in project procurement preferably in the building/construction/oil & gas industry
• Exceptional relationship development skills at all levels, with proven track record in successful negotiations and relationship management (internal & external)
• Strong ownership, attention to details and well organized