Senior Buyer
Posted 1 week ago by Hays Talent Solutions
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Uxbridge, UK
Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to oversee global lounge procurement and implement cost-saving initiatives within our client's business. The role demands strong negotiation and contracting skills, along with the ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence. This position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days a week, and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage global lounge operations and supplier relationships.
- Benchmark the supply chain market to identify best practices and opportunities.
- Drive synergies across all airline brands for lounge services.
- Negotiate competitive lounge rates and secure optimal commercial terms.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize supplier agreements and contracts.
- Deliver cost-saving initiatives and measurable financial benefits.
- Lead RFP processes and consolidate contracts effectively.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure clear communication.
Key Skills:
- Proven procurement experience with strong contracting and vendor negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings.
- Expertise in contract drafting, negotiations, and tender processes.
- Financial acumen and ability to support finance functions.
- Hands-on approach with involvement in execution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to drive results and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Uxbridge
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to manage global lounge procurement and deliver cost-saving initiatives across our client's business. This role requires strong negotiation skills, contracting expertise, and the ability to build synergies across stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence.
Contract: 6 months (with possiblity to extend)
Location: Waterside (UB7 0GB) (Hybrid - On-site 3 days per week)
Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage global lounge operations and supplier relationships.
- Benchmark the supply chain market to identify best practices and opportunities.
- Drive synergies across all airline brands for lounge services.
- Negotiate competitive lounge rates and secure optimal commercial terms.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize supplier agreements and contracts.
- Deliver cost-saving initiatives and measurable financial benefits.
- Lead RFP processes and consolidate contracts effectively.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure clear communication.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven procurement experience with strong contracting and vendor negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings.
- Expertise in contract drafting, negotiations, and tender processes.
- Financial acumen and ability to support finance functions.
- Hands-on approach with involvement in execution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to drive results and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Desirable:
- Experience in the airline or lounge industry.
- Strong category knowledge (preferred but can be learned with high experience level).
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