Global Buyer - Market Data/Inteligence

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Global Buyer position with a leading management consultancy based in Central London. Your new company You will join a leading management consultancy based in Central London. They turn over c. $7bn, employ c. 18,000 people and are present in over 90 offices globally. This consultancy partners with organisations of all shapes and sizes to solve business problems by bringing together a diverse workforce from different backgrounds that think outside the box. The organisation has won multiple employer awards, making it an employer of choice and a company that people take pride in working for. Your new role This is a very interesting role that plays a pivotal role for the consultants/business development team. You will be responsible for negotiating and dealing with Market Data/Intelligence companies globally; you will be buying the information that consultants need for projects. Day to day you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of vendors across the globe, insuring that the organisation is getting the most value out of the agreement they have with them as well as identifying opportunities for savings/value add. You will also guide stakeholders through the end to end process, effectively managing expectations as well as supporting with the development of supplier strategy/plans. What you'll need to succeed You will need experience negotiating, vendor management and cost/supplier analysis. Stakeholder engagement skills are crucial as you will be working with an array of different people across the business in order to understand needs/requirements, to ensure you're best positioned to approach the supplier market to deliver maximum value. Experience working with Market Data/Intelligence companies is highly desirable, as a good understand of the way they work/operate will allow you to get off to a running start in your new role. What you'll get in return You will join a company with a global footprint giving you the opportunity to broaden your skills/experience level to add value to your profile In addition to a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package you will work in a diverse environment and be given lots of responsibility. You'll be provided with fantastic on-the-job training when you start as well as further training throughout your career, to ensure your development never stops. 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