Technology Buyer
The Business:
FTSE 100 household name in the FMCG/Retail space. A Procurement function with a phenomenal reputation for development, progression and 'best practice'.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on procurement projects in the IT category covering the likes of SaaS/Software, Infrastructure, Networks, Cloud and IT Professional Services
- A split between Category Planning and implementation, with delivery of procurement projects end to end
- Opportunity Assessment - Proactive in identifying procurement opportunities and building stakeholder relationships
- Support on spend reporting and analysis in a cross functional environment
Key Skills:
- Indirect or IT procurement experience - Experience in the Technology category in some capacity is a nice to have but not a must. It is more important you have a good foundation of Procurement experience around the end to end process, with a good understanding of 'best practice' and the ambition to continuously grow and learn
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Project Management skills - able to manage multiple projects and deliver at pace
- Strong interpersonal skill-set - able to build lasting relationships and influence these
- Good understanding of category strategy/planning
- CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification
What is in it for you?
- Strong package/Bonus scheme
- An environment where your career development is front and centre
- A fun, sociable working environment
- An opportunity to develop your experience in a mature, forward thinking Procurement function
Required skills
- retail
- strategy
- buying
- procurement
- cips
- technology
- indirect
Reference: 52951126
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