Morson are working with the leading Defence Manufacturer in the UK who are looking for a Senior Buyer to support the Software category management team.
This position does offer Hybrid working of 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.
Your main responsibilities as a Senior Buyer will involve:
- Supporting the category strategy for software requirements to drive increased value across the enterprise over the next 5 years.
- Act as an entry point into the Technology Procurement team, responsible for capturing/managing demand. In turn, being responsible for pipeline management for applicable software requirements.
- Integration with key stakeholders, coupled with data analytics to identify opportunities that drive value through early Procurement engagement.
- Responsible for developing and delivering procurement plans that deliver business requirements for key Software requirements.
- Stakeholder management across a complex network of sector stakeholders.
Your skills and qualifications:
- Expertise in analysing data.
- Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards.
- Excellent analytical abilities for evaluating demand and refining requirements.
What were looking for in you:
- To be successful in this role and to support your day-to-day duties you will possess a number of soft skills, these will include but not be limited to: strong people skills and stakeholder management skills, strong communication skills, the ability to present knowing your audience, strong listening skills, the ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and be able to influence others.
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit an up to date CV