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Job Description
A leading Infrastructure contractor is looking for a Buyer to join their team in Watford on either a permanent or a 12 Month Fixed Term basis.
The main objective of the role is to carry out IT and Indirect procurement for the business.
You will:
- Identify and evaluate suppliers of IT and indirect products and services
- Negotiate contracts and terms with new and existing suppliers
- Work with internal stakeholders to monitor inventory levels of IT and Indirect categories
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Ensure savings, rebates and compliance levels are achieved across the categories
Why Apply
- This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading function within a business that is on a growth strategy.
- A great opportunity deliver significant savings for the group by carrying out negotiations with current and new suppliers.
Further Details
- Responsible for group IT and indirect categories including professional services, HR and marketing.
- The role will start with operational duties such as order placing and order chasing, then will move to be more strategic.
- If you're currently working in an operational role, our client is happy to provide full strategic training.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' IT or indirect procurement experience working for any large complex organisation.
- Ideally you will have experience of carrying out strategic procurement, however our client is open to looking at candidates who are currently transactionally buying as full training can be provided.
- Our client is open to seeing Assistant Buyers who are keen to take a step up.
