Summary: The Senior Buyer role based in Warwick involves leading large-scale RFP events and managing contracts to drive value and efficiency within the organization. The position requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in procurement and be capable of collaborating with various stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, requiring one day per week in the office, with an initial duration of six months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run large scale RFP events.
• Create RFP documents.
• Provide support and advice on developing contract and tender specifications.
• Prepare written financial and administrative reports, including tender evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Manage contracts, including renewal tracking and maintaining the contract register.
• Analyse volume reports to ensure contract benefits and support complex procurement projects.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance cost efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Identify and manage risks within the procurement process.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in leading large tendering events.
• Prior experience as a Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer.
• Effective communication and engagement skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to collate and organise data, analyse commercial issues.
• Capability to scope, deliver, and execute robust contractual agreements.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Warwick

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Purchasing