Buyer

Job title:

Buyer

Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job description

Gleeson has been exclusively partnered with a Finance Services Business looking for a Project Buyer. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to expand their knowledge within the Banking industry.
Job Title: Buyer
Contract : 6 Months +
Locations: Birmingham

• Assess and select service providers based on criteria such as expertise, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with the business standards and requirements.
• Negotiate favourable terms and conditions in contracts and agreements with service providers, including pricing, scope of work, performance metrics, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand service needs and specifications, and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs, providing necessary advice and support.
• Perform market research and analysis to identify potential service providers, industry trends, and best practices.
• Lead the RFx process for relevant contracts, including drafting documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting qualified vendors.
• Collaborate with business, legal, and finance teams to review and approve contracts, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations.
• Utilise central procurement software to manage contract review cycles, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance metrics.
• Adhere to central and regulatory control frameworks.
• Support reporting requirements for savings targets allocated to the business, contribute to committee meeting packs, and update local procedures.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in End to End Buying
• Indirect Experience
• Direct Experience
• IT Buying
• General Buying
• CIPS / MCIPS

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Expected salary

£40000 – 45000 per year

Location

West Midlands

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:22:44 GMT

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