The client is hiring a junior buyer with little to no procurement experience to join an established procurement team. It would be a good fit for a switched on graduate who is wanting to begin in procurement, or someone with a small amount of experience, since the organisation's main focus will be on developing the candidate as an individual into a well-rounded and successful buyer.

Client Details

The client is involved in the distribution industry, and are based in Marlow.

Description

• Engage in all aspects of the buying process in different categories
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding their requirements
• Write reports and analyse spend data
• Assist with running tenders
• Developing the procurement function
• Assisting in contract management
• Assisting in supplier relationship management
• Implementing best practice policies and procedures
• Negotiate price and service delivery from suppliers

Profile

• Teamworker
• Self-motivated
• Passionate about what they set their mind to
• Able to solve complex issues and think outside the box
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer software competency (MS Office - and desirable but not necessarily - eprocurement systems)

Job Offer

• Excellent progression and development
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunity for 10% bonus