Senior Buyer

• Sourcing goods and services, with a strong emphasis on IT categories
• Identifying and managing an appropriate sourcing process to meet customer expectations, governance, and value creation goals
• Collaborating closely with internal customers on tenders and contract renewals
• Supporting the administration of suppliers, which includes categorising suppliers and assisting the business
• Managing the supplier due diligence process, tracking receipt of due diligence questionnaires through to full evaluation, and communicating with customers to manage and record potential risks
• Assisting with contract administration, including updating contracts in the contract management system, reporting contract renewals, and updating contract records
• Providing support for raising purchase requisitions
• Offering general support and completing ad-hoc tasks as required by Procurement Managers

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, with extensive knowledge in tender management, and managing contracts and suppliers
• MCIPS certification or actively working towards obtaining it, or willing to achieve the necessary qualifications
• Experience handling medium to high-risk complex tender processes
• Proficient stakeholder management skills at a mid to senior level
• A proven ability to take initiative and work proactively on various tasks while effectively managing workload priorities
• A solid history of delivering value
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and proficiency in IT

Financial services Procurement experience would be advantageous

• Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
• You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
• All colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
• Financial & Mortgage Advice
• 24-Hour Ecare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Holiday Allowance
• Flexible Working
• Simply Health
• Private Health Cover
• Critical Illness Cover