Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Chester, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

A new perm Procurement opportunity has arisen in a fast-paced, thriving organisation in Chester. £30kbenefits Your new company Your new company is a major player in the market, specialising in delivering a reliable, service to clients both nationally and internationally. Due to continued success, the team are seeking a driven and ambitious Buyer to join the ever-growing team. Your new role As Buyer, you will be responsible for conducting compliant procurement processes which align with PCR2015 and OJEU guidelines. You will proactively undertake market analysis to scope the market landscape and gain a strong understanding of new products emerging in the industry. You will build strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers and internal customers, as well as providing technical commercial advice to others within the organisation. You will coordinate mini-competitions and calls offs, along with developing contract specifications ready to go out to tender. What you'll need to succeed You will need strong commercial acumen and the drive and ambition to advance your Procurement career. You will be comfortable with OJEU processes and tendering and be familiar with the full procurement life cycle. You will have experience in negotiating contracts and being able to identify and mitigate supply chain risks. You will have good experience in a commercial procurement setting and either have, or be studying towards, MCIPS. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of £30,000, along with 25 days annual leave bank holidays, pension, flexible working arrangements as well as ongoing training and development opportunities with the aim of progressing to Senior Buyer in future. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk