Global IT Senior Buyer

Bramwith Consulting ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £30000.00 - £45000.00 per annum

Overview

Global IT Senior Buyer - FTSE30 Industry Major - London - £30-45k Excellent Benefits CIPS Sponsorship - Executive-Level Stakeholder Engagement - Fast-Track Progression Opportunities Aggressively growing FMCG brand seeks passionate Procurement specialist to join their centralised global team managing a complex portfolio of indirect services and suppliers primarily within the IT procurement space. Operating in a cross-functional position across multiple category areas, the successful Senior Buyer will immerse themselves in the firm's best-in-class procurement function, forging strong relationships with senior stakeholders to create a strong internal network. With an outstanding reputation for staff development and a high percentage of home-grown Directors, this Times Top 100 employer presents a compelling career opportunity for aspiring procurement professionals. As Global IT Senior Buyer you will: - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define key business requirements Partner with the end-to-end supply chain to deliver high quality products, seeking out opportunities for supplier rationalisation, competitive tendering, tail spend management, and supplier-sourced innovation Devise global sourcing & category strategies including less mature regions beyond Europe, delivering impressive cost savings and wider commercial benefits that impact company results Implement initiatives and programs to improve quality of bought-in goods and services and reduce lead times Build strategic relationships with critical suppliers and develop risk mitigation strategies to provide secure and cost-effective sources for specialist commodities Benefit from personally tailored professional development programmes to aid your quick progression within the company Global IT Senior Buyer Required qualifications & experience: - 2-3 years Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement) Knowledge of manufacturing processes or regulatory requirements desired not essential Procurement / strategic sourcing / buying experience within complex global organisations Degree & CIPS qualifications preferred though not essential To find out more and apply? please send your CV to Devan at or directly through this page. Key skills: procurement, buying, strategic sourcing, tendering, procurement transformation, change management, category management, negotiation, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management SRM, vendor management, stakeholder influencing, collaboration, purchasing