Senior Buyer
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- England,South West,Wiltshire,Swindon
- full-time
- £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Procurement Buyer
*Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working – 3 days on-site per week)
*Salary: Up to £40K (Bonus of up to 15%, target of 8%)
Join a well-established organisation in the retail industry. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Buyer to become a key part of our Group Procurement team at our Support Centre in Swindon. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high standards through effective procurement strategies.
Responsibilities:
*Rationalise and develop the supplier base, incorporating UK, European, and International sourcing strategies.
*Plan and organise categories both tactically and strategically to optimise total value.
*Manage the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP) and support regular contract review processes.
*Lead small projects and contract negotiations/renewals.
*Support tender and negotiations for medium and large contracts.
*Deliver cost reduction, risk mitigation, and control of annual category spend across WHSmith.
*Provide commercial, contractual, and negotiation support to stakeholders throughout the business.
*Manage contractual relationships with suppliers during the contracting process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role with similar responsibilities.
*Preferable experience in indirect category management.
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to prioritise and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
*Proficient in analysis with a high level of attention to detail.
*Skilled in commercial contract negotiation and contract law.
*Excellent influencing skills at all levels, capable of establishing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Benefits:
*Hybrid working model – flexibility to work from home and in the office.
*Early finish at 4pm on Fridays.
*Flexible working hours.
*24 days holiday plus your birthday off and bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
*Family-friendly leave policies.
*Company pension and Sharesave Scheme.
*Annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
*Competitive salary and staff discount card for stores and online.
*Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working – 3 days on-site per week)
*Salary: Up to £40K (Bonus of up to 15%, target of 8%)
Join a well-established organisation in the retail industry. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Buyer to become a key part of our Group Procurement team at our Support Centre in Swindon. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high standards through effective procurement strategies.
Responsibilities:
*Rationalise and develop the supplier base, incorporating UK, European, and International sourcing strategies.
*Plan and organise categories both tactically and strategically to optimise total value.
*Manage the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP) and support regular contract review processes.
*Lead small projects and contract negotiations/renewals.
*Support tender and negotiations for medium and large contracts.
*Deliver cost reduction, risk mitigation, and control of annual category spend across WHSmith.
*Provide commercial, contractual, and negotiation support to stakeholders throughout the business.
*Manage contractual relationships with suppliers during the contracting process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role with similar responsibilities.
*Preferable experience in indirect category management.
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to prioritise and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
*Proficient in analysis with a high level of attention to detail.
*Skilled in commercial contract negotiation and contract law.
*Excellent influencing skills at all levels, capable of establishing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Benefits:
*Hybrid working model – flexibility to work from home and in the office.
*Early finish at 4pm on Fridays.
*Flexible working hours.
*24 days holiday plus your birthday off and bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
*Family-friendly leave policies.
*Company pension and Sharesave Scheme.
*Annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
*Competitive salary and staff discount card for stores and online.
Job number 1708282
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Company Details:
REED Procurement
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Other
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