Indirect Buyer
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Location
Kent
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Negotiable
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Contact:
Inside Out Purchasing & Supply
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Contact email:
careers@ior-ltd.co.uk
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Job ref:
J12711_1537534329
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Duration:
Ongoing (Perm)
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Startdate:
ASAP
Inside Out Purchasing and Supply has been engaged by a global business to recruit an experienced Indirect Buyer. This role comes with an excellent basic salary plus bonus, great pension, Bonus and healthcare.
The Role
* Execute procurement lead savings initiatives
* Lead supplier negotiations
* Maintain the strategic outlook over a 5-year period and ensure continuation of services is maintained while still achieving best value for money for the business
* Develop a 5-year plan to deliver cost a cost down program
* Attend regular supplier review meetings to ensure they are delivering to contract SLAs.
Successful Candidates Will Have/be
* A competent contract negotiator with confidence in drafting and executing contract agreements and negotiating favourable commercial terms and conditions
* Proven track record in delivering cost savings and service enhancements through best practice and management of the tender process;
* Enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable individual able to deal with complex situations and effectively influence senior Internal and external stakeholders and suppliers;
* Experience of working with multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales;
* A forward-thinking approach and an appreciation of proactive strategic procurement provision and methodology