Senior Operational Buyer

• Ensure we have a good supply chain, readily available to rely on, that delivers excellence to our customer sites with the right governance around the relationship to ensure performance standards are met.
• Ensure that all procurement activity is undertaken in line with the overall organisational strategy; category plan; account specific procurement plan and procurement best practice.
• Negotiate and deliver cost savings through negotiation
• Identify, select, develop and manage new supply chain to support future business through a rigorous evaluation process, ongoing performance measurement, contract review and benchmarking
• Develop the procurement account strategy in partnership with the account team and take ownership to lead the delivery
• Continuously analyse market trends, supplier performance and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities for improvement and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Category team to develop wider relationships with specialist supply chain to suit product / service / geographical gaps and support growth opportunities to align with business need.
• Ensure supply chain is appropriately accredited and provides sufficient competition and value for money for all account needs.

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of Procurement Processes, Systems and Supply Chain Methodology
• Knowledge of working within a Data Centres environment would be an advantage 
• Show excellent FM procurement experience and a passion for procurement and supply chain overall
  
• Be able to identify, assess and consider risk management throughout the procurement and contract management process
• Demonstrate experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiations
• Hold experience of driving value and delivering cost saving targets
• Hold a valid full UK driving licence

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
•  Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

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