Summary: The Buyer role involves managing complex procurement processes, including drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers, while ensuring optimal conditions for the client. The position requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business needs and contribute to innovation in the procurement process. The role is fully on-site in Bristol and is offered for a duration of 6 months, with a focus on sustainability and ethical standards in the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex call for tenders including trans-national projects, negotiating offers and terms to ensure optimal conditions for the client.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, managing the life cycle of contracts to mitigate risks.
• Lead multi-functional team meetings to formulate and implement procurement strategies.
• Contribute to innovation and digitalization in the procurement process.
• Drive competitiveness and financial efficiency by optimizing bundling opportunities.
• Contribute to budget elaboration within the scope of activity.
• Ensure supply chain meets sustainability and ethical standards.
• Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain that meets client needs.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and time requirements.

Key Skills:

• Experience in procurement.
• Experience in teamwork in an intercultural environment.
• Project management skills would be a plus.
• Negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of financial key indicators.
• Knowledge of contract management and negotiation.
• Technical background a plus.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Good presentation skills.
• Google workspace.
• SAP knowledge would be a plus.

Salary (Rate): £250

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Consulting