Job Title: Procurement Manager / Buyer
Location: Based in Darlington
Salary: up to £35,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional / Buyer with experience in IT and Telecoms to join the procurement team here at ReddeNorthgate.
Role overview
To procure a variety of goods and services associated primarily but not exclusively with our IT and Telecoms activities. The role will involve the tendering, negotiating and setting up of supply agreements and managing supplier performance.
Key responsibilities and duties
- To review expenditure, identify cost reduction opportunities and deliver savings through the appropriate methodology: tendering, negotiation, supplier management, service enhancement, internal controls etc.
- To run RFP/tender processes, analyse responses with stakeholders, submit costed proposals and transition suppliers
- To develop category product and service expertise through market research and internal analysis, to optimise products and services utilised within the business
- Execute sourcing strategy in line with best practice and needs of the business
- To manage suppliers, set up reporting and KPIs and ensure that the service received matches the requirements of our business
- To find and implement ways to improve supplier service and reduce costs
- To find and implement ways of evaluating cost improvements
- To respond to branch and business needs by identifying the best supply/supplier options
- To develop strong and effective internal relationships with all levels of the business to ensure that business requirements are reflected within contractual documentation
Person spec
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent employment experience
- At least 3 years relevant Procurement experience
- Previous demonstrable experience in the Procurement of IT goods and services.
- Driving license and willingness to travel when required
- Track record of savings achievement
- IT skills and use of Excel, PowerPoint
- A proactive “can do” approach
- Good team player, flexible and effective support to his/her colleagues
- Effective persuasion and influencing skills
- Effective negotiation skills
Desirable
- MCIPS – or working towards
- Working legal knowledge of supply contracts
If you are interested in this opportunity and hold the relevant skills please apply today for immediate consideration.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchasing manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Purchasing, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Executive, Supply Chain Manager, Purchaser may also be considered for this role.
