Senior Buyer - Technology Services Procurement

Land Securities Group

London, United Kingdom
Technology services procurement
Sourcing and negotiation activities
Supplier relationship management
The purpose of the role is to support the Category Lead and Category Managers with the delivery of the category strategy and deployment of the supplier relationship management program, ensure quality issues are resolved with the supply base and monitor the PR/PO pipeline

Job Summary

  • The purpose of the role is to support the Category Lead and Category Managers with the delivery of the category strategy and deployment of the supplier relationship management program, ensure quality issues are resolved with the supply base and monitor the PR/PO pipeline.
  • This individual will take direction from the Category Lead/Director and Category Managers to implement the agreed strategies.
  • The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier management and business engagement activities, with an emphasis on sourcing.

Matching Summary

The purpose of the role is to support the Category Lead and Category Managers with the delivery of the category strategy and deployment of the supplier relationship management program, ensure quality issues are resolved with the supply base and monitor the PR/PO pipeline.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technology Services Procurement
  • Sourcing and negotiation activities
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Procurement systems and tools
  • Contract management

Nice-to-have

  • Agile SOW construction
  • Outcome-based contracting
  • FinTech experience
  • Global multi-country organisations

Key Requirements

  • Good experience in buying / procurement
  • IT Professional Services experience
  • Commercially minded and proficient negotiator
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to create positive relationships with suppliers
  • Experience in market and category analysis
  • Ability to assess, prioritise workload
  • Strong IT skills (Office programs)
  • Ability to provide management information
  • Proven track record in building relationships
  • General analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Pro-active behaviour that demonstrates initiative
  • Teamwork ability
  • Educated to degree level

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