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Barclay Meade
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Basingstoke, Hampshire
Category Buyer CIPS sponsorship
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
Overview
The role of Category Buyer is to assist with all operational technology & managed services procurement buying activities and the associated sales order process within our supply chain. Influencing stakeholders and delivering a range of objectives, operational processes and spend compliance. To ensure that our internal and external clients receive excellent service and that all related processes are operationalised to drive seamless transacting and ensure commercial and operational risk is minimised with the ability to drive client delivery, operational supplier relationships, supply chain risk management and profitability. Salary - up to £28,000 sponsorship for CIPS / MCIPS qualification 10% Bonus Responsibilities for the position of Category Buyer - Procure equipment and 3rd party UK support contracts to fulfill sales orders in accordance with established procedures and timescales to achieve customer SLA Work with both European and Global teams to ensure efficient and cost effective back out of UK business Negotiate / ensure best price and service to achieve maximum profit whilst monitoring spend compliance and exceptions with minimised risk Ensure support back offs occur with technology orders where applicable Ensure relevant information is added to the Purchase Order (service levels, asset data, locations etc.) Negotiate annual price for individual back off's ensuring service levels & commercial risk are transferred to supplier when appropriate Generate and log savings Obtain Purchase Order & Contract confirmations from Vendors in timely manner, resolve queries and escalate issues Report / escalate supplier issues Accountable for managing Purchase Orders raised to delivery and receipting What will make you a good fit for the role of Category Buyer - Procurement / negotiating skills Ideally previous experience in IT industry desirable Understanding supplier purchasing tools such as Cisco & Alcatel Good interpersonal skills Demonstrable savings contribution within the supply chain Sound academic record Good communication skills at varying levels Commercial awareness Team player with ability to work unsupervised Demonstrable previous experience in fast-paced environment and achieving targets Excellent attention to detail and deadline driven Willingness to study towards professional MCIPS qualification If you have experience working within a Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing role, and are keen to progress and study towards a CIPS qualification, then please apply below. Barclay Meade acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Barclay Meade and may assist with processing your application.