Procurement Category Buyer

Procurement Category Buyer | Hybrid | London

£35,000 to £45,000 | Bonus (which has paid out last 3 years) | 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy and sell more | Contributory pension scheme + Life assurance

Overview:

Talent Drive are pleased to be partnering with a leading retailer, who are looking to hire a Procurement Category Buyer as part of a newly created team to work across the GNFR spend not currently managed by the procurement category team, which covers everything

With a significant volume of contracts, you will be required to seek opportunities to reduce cost and improve commercial terms through reviewing supplier strategies, market testing and negotiation.

There has never been a better time to join this outstanding organisation as they undergo a huge transformation ensuring they make significant progress towards being pioneers within a competitive retail environment.

What the role involves:

Delivering a high number of robust and commercial contracts across a range of categories
Driving business value through all supplier interactions
Supporting with the delivery of Procurement sustainability initiatives
Managing multiple end-to-end sourcing processes and strategic Procurement initiatives
Utilising data to drive decision-making, monitor compliance and track progress

The person we hope to find:

Experience in a Procurement role, including managing end-to-end sourcing processes
A background in delivering savings and commercial value
Experience of contract drafting including development of schedules, commercials, and appropriate terms and conditions
Strong analytical and commercial approach, confident and capable of challenging the status quo
An ability to get going quickly, balancing multiple projects while prioritising effectively

Salary & Benefits:

£35,000 to £45,000 per annum
Annual bonus (paid out in full over last 3 years)
Attractive employee discount scheme across the entire portfolio of products
Employer and employee contributory pension + life assurance
25 days annual leave plus a personal day and the opportunity to buy and sell more
Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office with Thursday being the anchor day)

For more information, please apply directly or email

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