Buyer

Job Title Sector Location Salary Date Added
Buyer Commercial London up to £38,000 pa Recent

Summary

A global energy company based in London are looking for someone to join their Capital Projects team as a Buyer. As a Buyer you will be expected to support the development of Project procurement strategies, undertake sourcing activities, and develop commercial procurement capabilities.

 

Responsibilities of the role

-Strategic sourcing through tactical buying associated with major/complex capital projects.

-Cover commercial aspects of the acquisition of goods and services associated with capital projects.

-Responsible for implementation of sourcing and supplier management.

-Buyers will collaborate with project specific stakeholders and deliver effective project management of the sourcing process to ensure successful selection and contracting of suppliers.

-Buyers will ensure supplier performance is efficient and effective and provide first line support.

-Undertake commercial negotiations with relevant suppliers and liaise with stakeholders and legal to ensure favourable commercial terms which mitigate business risk.

 

About you

-Degree educated (or equivalent) is desirable.

-Working towards CIPS qualification is desirable.

-Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.

-Experience working in a commercial procurement role and knowledge of key technical competencies of procurement, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management.

-Proven track record of working with stakeholders is desirable.