
Buyer/Procurement Consultant - Belfast (60%) and remote (40%) - 10 months+
Posted 2 weeks ago by Octopus Computer Associates on JobServe
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Belfast and remote, UK
Summary: The Buyer/Procurement Consultant role involves sourcing and managing contracts for customer products and services, ensuring compliance with procurement processes. The position requires a blend of on-site and remote work, with an emphasis on collaboration and negotiation to achieve optimal conditions for the customer. The consultant will also contribute to innovation in procurement and ensure sustainability standards are met. This is a contract position expected to last for over 10 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex call for tenders and negotiate offers according to GP process.
- Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, managing the contract life cycle.
- Lead multi-functional team meetings to implement procurement strategies.
- Contribute to innovation and digitalization in procurement processes.
- Identify and optimize bundling opportunities to generate savings.
- Contribute to budget elaboration within the scope of activity.
- Ensure supply chain meets sustainability and ethical standards.
- Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain to meet customer needs.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and time requirements.
Key Skills:
- Experience in procurement.
- Experience in teamwork in an intercultural environment.
- Project management skills (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 proficiency.
- SAP knowledge (a plus).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Belfast
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other