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Principal Recruiter (Finance, Risk and Procurement) at Pontoon Solutions
Job title:
Senior Buyer Location:
Warwick/Hybrid Duration:
6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: This position requires significant experience in leading complex procurement projects, including tenders and contract management, across various categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, the ability to develop and execute category strategies, and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multi-functional team. This role also involves managing direct reports and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: Lead, develop and implement effective sourcing strategies ensuring goods/services are procured in a best-in-class manner that drives value for money. Lead and develop complex regulated compliant procurement events. Develop an expert knowledge of your supplier marketplace within assigned categories to ensure credibility with internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain effective relationships with various internal stakeholders. Lead and support your direct reports, striving to help them achieve their full potential as well as supporting their development needs. Lead contract management activities identifying continuous improvement opportunities through engagement with suppliers and stakeholders and driving efficiencies and benefits for contracts. Leading complex commercial negotiations for both new requirements and contract renewals. Requirements: Expertise in category management and strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process. Experience in leading on all aspects of the procurement process such as tender drafting, issuing tenders, negotiations, evaluation and contract award. Have demonstrable experience in managing contracts to drive effective supplier performance through management of KPIs/SLAs. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Have excellent organisation skills in terms of time-management and workload as well as strong project management experience. Be proficient with MS Office, in particular MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proactive in driving projects and reporting updates to all stakeholders and senior leadership team. MCIPS qualified or degree level education or equivalent or willing to work towards achieving MCIPS (Not Mandatory). Understanding of Procurement legislation is desirable. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain Industries
Utilities
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Job title:
Senior Buyer Location:
Warwick/Hybrid Duration:
6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: This position requires significant experience in leading complex procurement projects, including tenders and contract management, across various categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, the ability to develop and execute category strategies, and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multi-functional team. This role also involves managing direct reports and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: Lead, develop and implement effective sourcing strategies ensuring goods/services are procured in a best-in-class manner that drives value for money. Lead and develop complex regulated compliant procurement events. Develop an expert knowledge of your supplier marketplace within assigned categories to ensure credibility with internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain effective relationships with various internal stakeholders. Lead and support your direct reports, striving to help them achieve their full potential as well as supporting their development needs. Lead contract management activities identifying continuous improvement opportunities through engagement with suppliers and stakeholders and driving efficiencies and benefits for contracts. Leading complex commercial negotiations for both new requirements and contract renewals. Requirements: Expertise in category management and strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process. Experience in leading on all aspects of the procurement process such as tender drafting, issuing tenders, negotiations, evaluation and contract award. Have demonstrable experience in managing contracts to drive effective supplier performance through management of KPIs/SLAs. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Have excellent organisation skills in terms of time-management and workload as well as strong project management experience. Be proficient with MS Office, in particular MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proactive in driving projects and reporting updates to all stakeholders and senior leadership team. MCIPS qualified or degree level education or equivalent or willing to work towards achieving MCIPS (Not Mandatory). Understanding of Procurement legislation is desirable. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain Industries
Utilities
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