Senior Buyer (FTC)

Senior Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)

• Annual Salary: Up to £55K
• Location: Bristol (Hybrid, 2-3 days)
• Job Type: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

A leading UK-based company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their growing procurement team on a fixed-term contract in Bristol. This role involves supporting the implementation of our sourcing solution, Oracle Fusion, and contributing to their procurement strategies across various categories. If you have a passion for procurement and are looking to make a significant impact in a leading organisation, this role is for you.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide sourcing and commercial support across IT, FM, and other significant operational category spends as required.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships with operational, project, and support teams to enable fast problem-solving and foster a ‘one-team’ mentality.
• Undertake weighted tendering assessments for goods and services to achieve the best value with the least risk.
• Work closely with Finance, IT, our Systems Integrator, and Suppliers to support the preparation for the implementation of a new ERP solution, including reviewing and creating new supplier catalogues, punchouts, data cleansing, and collation.
• Support suppliers with the transition to the new system.
• Provide expert contractual and commercial advice to the team and business stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to the wider team goals, including our ESG goals and Positive Impact, helping us achieve our responsible business practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong ability to build relationships and rapport with individuals at all levels.
• A customer-first mindset to fully understand the supply requirements of the business.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers and negotiate successfully.
• Commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of how activities contribute to business success.
• Accountability, with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and achieve targets.
• Analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in Catalogue Management and Category Management is advantageous.
• Technical knowledge of Procurement processes, specifically Supplier Relationship Management and Contracts Management, is desirable.
• Motivation to learn and develop within the Procurement/Supply Chain areas.