Strategic Buyer
  • England,West Midlands,Birmingham
  • full-time
  • £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job: Strategic Buyer
Location: South Birmingham
Salary: £45,000

We are seeking a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to support our clients in South Birmingham, helping to optimise supplier relationships and procurement operations.

This role offers the opportunity for continuous professional growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.

Your main duties will include:
*Leading supplier negotiations using diverse techniques, including supplier meetings, e-auctions, and summits.
*Managing and benchmarking existing suppliers, coordinating with Site Engineers to explore alternative products and arrange trials.
*Ensuring contracts and NDAs are in place and legally approved, working closely with the Procurement Manager.
*Driving cost-saving initiatives and maintaining a database to track all savings achieved.
*Ensuring compliance in Health & Safety processes, including Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) for contractors.
*Conducting monthly self-assessments using the ASAT tool in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
*Assisting with finance and requisition queries, supporting reporting and event preparation, and handling general administrative tasks.
*Implementing procurement procedures and negotiating terms between suppliers and the internal Legal team.
*Occasional travel may be required for supplier engagement.

The Person

*Must have CIPS qualification
*Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
*Demonstrated customer service experience.
*Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
*Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
*Experience with contract management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
*Collaborative team player with project management experience.

This is a great opportunity, if you have the right experience click the apply button now!
Job number 1644007
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Company Details:
Pertemps Birmingham Commercial
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