Expleo is currently recruiting a Procurement Buyer to support a key customer based in Coventry. This is a maternity cover position running until the end of February 2027, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Role
As a Procurement Buyer, you will be accountable for obtaining goods and services required by the organisation, covering both indirect and direct operations. You will play a key role in sourcing, supplier engagement, and driving value across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
• Procurement of goods and services across:
o Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
o Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.)
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including:
o Product/Service Sourcing
o Supplier Selection
o Pricing/Terms Negotiation
o Order Processing
o Contract Administration
o Supplier Performance Management
• Contribute to and support strategic sourcing initiatives
• Manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision
• Coach and support junior team members where required
• Solve complex procurement challenges within a demanding environment
Required Skills:
Essential:
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• Implementing and delivering procurement strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery
• Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities
• Resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• Strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
• Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures
Desirable:
• An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions
• The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment
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