Senior Buyer | Marketing & Digital Procurement | Global Engineering Organisation
London | Hybrid Working
£60,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Package
To apply, please contact Adam at a.venting@bramwith.com
A globally recognised engineering organisation is looking to strengthen its procurement function through the appointment of a Senior Buyer to support a portfolio of marketing and digital services spend.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to step into a broader and more strategic position, gaining exposure to high profile projects, senior stakeholder engagement and ownership of key spend areas across a complex international business.
The successful individual will join a collaborative procurement team where there is genuine opportunity to build experience, develop category ownership and progress longer term.
Responsibilities:
• Support and lead strategic sourcing activity across marketing, digital and agency related spend categories
• Develop sourcing approaches and category plans that deliver commercial value and support wider business objectives
• Build relationships with stakeholders across marketing and wider business functions
• Lead procurement activity from initial engagement through to negotiation, supplier selection and contract implementation
• Support supplier relationship management activity and identify opportunities for performance improvement and added value
• Manage multiple sourcing projects across a fast moving and varied environment
What my client is seeking:
• Around 3 to 5+ years procurement experience within Buyer, Senior Buyer or Assistant Category Manager positions
• Exposure to indirect procurement categories such as marketing, professional services, FM, HR or wider corporate spend areas would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and end to end procurement principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Someone looking to continue developing their procurement career within a larger and more mature environment
• Degree educated and CIPS qualified or studying towards qualification would be beneficial
To apply, please send your CV to Adam at a.venting@bramwith.com
Key Skills: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Senior Buyer, Category Management, Indirect Procurement, Marketing Procurement, Digital Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, RFP, RFQ
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