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Global Buyer for Facilities Management

Location: Greater Manchester

Keywords: Procurement, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Mindset, Supplier Relationship Management

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Global Buyer for Facilities Management to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and optimise the procurement of Repairs & Maintenance materials and services, ensuring seamless and cost-effective operations. The successful candidate will have

• Competitive salary of £50-£55k with market leading benefits
• Opportunity to define and implement procurement strategies across Europe
• Chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment

What you'll do:

As a Global Buyer for Facilities Management, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimising the procurement processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and optimise the procurement of Repairs & Maintenance materials and services
• Define and implement the Facilities Management procurement strategy across Europe
• Facilitate all procurement category needs; from total cost reduction, improving the quality of supply, mitigating supply base risk, and promoting procurement good practice
• Drive engagement and work collaboratively with the Operations and Facilities Management stakeholders
• Deliver best value procurement by analysing market intelligence, budgets, supplier spend & costs
• Manage risk levels across the supply base to keep safe & protect colleagues, guests and suppliers
• Consider the overall ESG impact of the supply chain in order to support ethical, compliance and sustainability targets
• Develop key supplier relationships, monitor key supplier performance, and ensure service level agreements & KPIs are met

What you bring:

• Solid background in purchasing a wide range of goods & services, predominantly within Hard Facilities Management
• Experience of working within a European or multi-territory organisation
• Strategic mindset within a commercial environment; Ability to draft & issue Invitation to Tenders to suppliers; analysing tender documentation
• Good understanding of contract law with in-depth experience of negotiating high value contracts
• Ability to work within in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment
• Well organised, flexible and strong emphasis on accuracy & detail
• Strong communication & developed influencing skills; with an ability to "take people with you"
• Comprehensive analytical & PC skills
• Supplier Management - proven track record of influencing suppliers to get the "best deal"
• Ability to develop supplier relationship management standards, and monitor supplier & contract management processes to ensure all suppliers meet our ethical and compliance standards

What's next:

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