| Location: Newport | Salary: £36000 - £40000 per annum + + bonus |
| Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering | Specialism: |
| Type: Permanent | Contact: Nick Taylor |
Buyer
Newport Area
£36,000 - £40,000 + 2.5% bonus & additional benefits
Brief
Buyer needed for a leading defence and security organisation with offices in the wider Newport area who are looking to employ a number of experienced and well-rounded Buyers that takes pride in their work.
The Procurement team will provide you with the opportunity to work on a fast-paced project where you will learn and develop quickly around procurement competencies. This can allow for quick development opportunities. You will be a critical member of a team that is responsible for carrying out activities around supplier engagement, managing RFQ's, sourcing new business, driving cost reduction and influencing the direction of how the sourcing is achieved.
What the role of the Buyer entails:
Some of the main duties of the Buyer will include:
- Responsible for the Supplier Sourcing and development of Sourcing Strategies
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective strategic relationships with suppliers
- Identifying, Reporting and Mitigating Category and Supplier Risks
- Responsible for Negotiation and Pursuing cost reduction internally and externally at all levels
- Creating, updating and presentation of Procurement actions
- Driving our sourcing plans to ensure business and supply continuity
What experience you need to be the successful Buyer:
- Degree qualified or equivalent level of education
- CIPS qualified or willing to work towards if this is not held
- Experience with Procurement Sourcing
- Experience with Procurement strategy
- Creative and strategic thinking
In order to be eligible for this role you will need to undergo Security Clearance Background Checks that require you to be a UK resident and UK passport holder.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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