Strategic Buyer
041228834

£45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Birmingham, West Midlands

Procurement And Buying

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Job: Strategic Buyer
Location:
South Birmingham
Salary: £45,000

We are seeking a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to support our clients in South Birmingham, helping to optimise supplier relationships and procurement operations.

This role offers the opportunity for continuous professional growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.

Your main duties will include:
  • Leading supplier negotiations using diverse techniques, including supplier meetings, e-auctions, and summits.
  • Managing and benchmarking existing suppliers, coordinating with Site Engineers to explore alternative products and arrange trials.
  • Ensuring contracts and NDAs are in place and legally approved, working closely with the Procurement Manager.
  • Driving cost-saving initiatives and maintaining a database to track all savings achieved.
  • Ensuring compliance in Health & Safety processes, including Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) for contractors.
  • Conducting monthly self-assessments using the ASAT tool in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
  • Assisting with finance and requisition queries, supporting reporting and event preparation, and handling general administrative tasks.
  • Implementing procurement procedures and negotiating terms between suppliers and the internal Legal team.
  • Occasional travel may be required for supplier engagement.

The Person

  • Must have CIPS qualification
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated customer service experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with contract management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
  • Collaborative team player with project management experience.

This is a great opportunity, if you have the right experience click the apply button now!

Khalid Saeed

Khalid.saeed@pertemps.co.uk

0121 6435000

Division 041

Pertemps Birmingham

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