Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 53,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Coventry
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Senior Buyer – IT
Location: Coventry / Flexible – travel to Coventry min once per week
Duration: 6-9 month FTC
Job overview
We are currently supporting a leading energy provider recruit an established Senior IT Buyer, to further strengthen their IS Procurement function.
Our client relies on third parties and supply chain to support their mission to keep customers safe and warm. A big part of this is investment in all things IT, which features in everything they do. From the technology used in call centres, to ensure data is safe, to locating pipes in the ground.
Key responsibilities
With support, the role holder will be responsible for the execution of sourcing (primarily mini tender and call off activity) and contract management activity
Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and expedite those through the procurement and contract management processes
Be the point of expertise for the transactional procurement processes
Provide support and guidance to ensure that the procurement systems operate effectively, data is up to date and issues are resolved
Enable value by supporting and leading aspect of tendering process, in order to meet businesses needs
Support stakeholder engagement both internally and externally
Assist the proactive management of contracts, by analysing performance and supporting the resolution of contract issues
Ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management frameworks, as appropriate
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships
Support supplier relationship management and contract relationship management activities
Monitor supplier service level and cost performance through KPIs
Analyse and forecast inventory levels and manages stock obsolescence, where appropriate
Review contract payments and claims in line with contract terms
Candidate overview
Degree or equivalent in a commercial / procurement discipline and relevant commercial / procurement experience
Valid UK Driving Licence
IS Procurement experience preferred
The enthusiasm to help identify, support and implement improvements in process delivery
An understanding of core values, and positively contribute to a customer-orientate approach
An inquisitive nature and an interest in developing your existing skill set
The confidence to make decisions, by identifying, analysing and interpreting all relevant information
For more information, please apply by sending a copy of your updated CV to (url removed)