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Senior Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading organization is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their customer-facing procurement services, focusing on frameworks in the housing and construction sectors.
  • The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with frameworks, and delivering value for money.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, excellent negotiation skills, and preferably experience in housing or construction.
  • Experience with E Tendering systems is also required, and the position offers significant exposure to various projects for career advancement.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Your new companyLeading organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions are seeking a Senior Buyer to assist with their growth to deliver customer-facing procurement services in line with compliant frameworks.Your new roleAs a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing procurement activities, particularly focusing on frameworks within the housing and construction sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement processes are planned, delivered, coordinated and deliver value for money.You will have great exposure internally and externally on various projects, enabling you to advance and grow your career.Develop, implement, and manage procurement pipelines, managing the process end to end,Take ownership of project plans, liaising and influencing all internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of projects, directing resources as needed.Ensuring all procurement procedures are compliant within frameworksWhat you'll need to succeedStrong knowledge of procurement frameworks and public sector procurement processes.Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.The ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.Preferrable experience within housing or constructionExperience with E Tendering systemsWhat you'll get in returnGreat Exposure and development in a growing organisation What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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