Indirect Buyer

Indirect Buyer

Rail Freight Industry

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

£40,000 - £45,000 (Flexible depending on experience)

Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, 8am - 5pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Indirect Buyer to join a small and friendly Procurement Team. You will report into and support the Procurement Manager, and be an advocate of Procurement, develop Procurement strategies and policies e.g. sustainable procurement, required for a large business.

Key Benefits:

• £40,000 - £45,000 (Flexible depending on experience)
• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare package
• Online portal offering discounts at nationwide retailers
• Electrical vehicle scheme (after first 12 months of employment)
• Regular social events
• Unparalleled training and development prospects
• Opportunity to have your ideas heard in a small procurement team
• Progression opportunities
• The opportunity for remote work may be available following successful completion of probation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting procurement activity in the Professional Service areas of the business includingfinance, HR, IT and other indirect services e.g. Consultants.
• You will ensure the business selects and approves vendors that deliver the most suitable commercial value.
• Co-ordinating and drafting all required documentation including specifications, selection and award criteria & contract schedules
• Partner with subject matter experts (SME's) in Finance, HR, IT and with other indirect services spend e.g. Consultants
• Undertake procurement activities providing support and guidance as required from supplier selection, engagement, RFQ/ITT through to contract award.
• You will gain experience across all areas of the business to maximize the added value to the business.
• Lead the Supplier Approval and review process for the business, ensuring that all approvals and renewals are conducted in a timely manner to protect clients from risk.
• Developing supplier assurance information and visibility through reporting.
• Maintain the procurement contracts register and an approved supplier list and access to industry supplier databases (RISQS)
• Procurement lead on compliance on IR35, Modern Slavery, supplier diversity/sustainability in the supply chain.
• Provide procurement support by business area

The Candidate:

• We are looking for those with indirect procurement experience with systems
• CIPS L4 preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade both internal stakeholders and suppliers, and to work well in a team.
• Experience in Rail and/or Project Management would be advantageous
• Proven ability to work in diverse teams in a complex organisation
• You will be required to work within cross functional teams, and will need to demonstrate leadership where relevant.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the business, at a variety of levels and across multiple regions
• You must be comfortable with leading and supporting the Procurement process

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