Senior Buyer

Reed Procurement and Supply Chain are pleased to be working with a well known client in Norwich. The company are currently looking to recruit a Senior Buyer. This role will be a permanent and full time position.

Responsibilities include:
• To develop and implement sourcing and procurement category plans aligned to multiple business areas and objectives to deliver value leadership, innovation, service excellence with process and product improvement.
• To run and manage the full tendering process via both Contracts Finder and FTS systems for multiple areas of the business including some JCT tenders
• Supplier engagement; selection, evaluation, contracting and ongoing management.
• Implementation of initiatives, through effective program and project management.
• Provide regular market analysis for key spend areas, benchmark data and supplier evaluation, to support procurement planning and risk management.
• Focus and presence balanced between Procurement Team and relevant operational teams to ensure effective integration, delivery and pro-active development of stakeholder relationships.
• Responsible for supplier performance management and continuous improvement to ensure contracts meet and exceed business objectives.
• Provide support and advice to business units in all procurement matters and with the sourcing of new solutions and materials.
• Provide volume and price forecasts for budget and forecasting processes.
• Responsible for performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance to procurement policy and Public Procurement process where relevant.
• Constantly analyse and assess opportunities for commercial advantage.
• To engage and negotiate confidently and competently with supply chain, internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contracts and ensure adherence to terms.

Desirable experience:
• Degree educated or equivalent in a business/commercial field, or CIPS qualified.
• Knowledge of beginning to end supply chains, production and logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Procurement processes and tendering methods
• Understanding of strategic sourcing tools and techniques
• Good, working knowledge of procurement performance measures, processes, and contracts
• Proven strategic procurement background gained in FMCG/logistics/material management/manufacturing or Services businesses
• Considerable experience across all aspects of procurement

The role has a highly competitive salary and benefits package which can be elaborated on at point of application. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached. For more information about the role, call the reed Norwich office and ask to speak with Adelaide.