Senior Buyer - Manchester, United Kingdom - British Engineering Services Group

British Engineering Services Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The British Engineering Services Group is proud to be the UK's leading independent Testing, Inspection and Certification business.

We're private equity backed, which means we have the flexibility and support to move quickly and grow faster than any other company in our industry.

We're innovative and forward thinking and have the awards to prove it, but most of all we're focused on helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance.

Our head office is based in central Manchester and is the home to many of our central functions.

Due to continued business growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a
Senior Buyer to drive improvements and commercial benefits across multiple category sectors within the procurement function for the British Engineering Services Group.

Reporting in to the Procurement Manager, you will work closely with our suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate and improve current procurement activity in line with business objectives.

What are we looking for?

We've really set the benchmark high with our people and we're looking for highly skilled individuals to join our exceptional team.

We'd love to hear from experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professionals with demonstrable experience in customer and commercially focussed environments.

You must able to communicate confidently, credibly and effectively as you will be working to influence and negotiate with suppliers of all levels.

You will be a strategic thinker with proven ability to drive change.

With Environmental, Social and Governance factors high on our agenda, you will play an essential role in driving forward our wider ESG objectives.

As a proficient and experienced procurement or supply chain professional who isn't afraid of a challenge, you'll enjoy our changing environment as we continue to grow at an impressive pace

And you won't be afraid to get stuck in.

Your role will be varied and provides an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful Private Equity backed company as we venture into further consolidation and accelerated growth.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at The British Engineering Services Group, our business model is unique, with multiple companies and private equity backing - the autonomy and exposure you will get is unparalleled.

As a Senior Buyer your responsibilities will include:

Ownership and responsibility for driving best value across a variety of categories.
Supporting and innovating through the Supply Chain to drive our ESG strategy
Proactively develop and implement specific supply chain strategies to support the business objectives, growth and profitability of the Group.
Ensuring that all supply chain risks and opportunities are identified within the strategy and are mitigated and realised as appropriate.
Negotiating with suppliers on commercial terms plus ongoing management of suppliers to drive continued business success.
Adhering to business guidelines and processes
Assisting business units within the Group with optimising supply chain opportunities.
Supporting implementation of our new finance package (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance) from a procurement perspective, ensuring all procurement data is correct and managed effectively.

What makes The British Engineering Services Group a great place to work?
If you work for us, you will get the below and, so much more:

A competitive salary from £50,000 (depending on experience)
We offer a flexible working approach, with a split between office based and at home working (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set up at home)
Amazing offices in the heart of Manchester city centre
Discretionary annual company bonus and yearly salary review
Shiny new Surface Pro
A day to celebrate just you, with your birthday off
Option to buy extra holidays for special events
Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts.
The support of a superb employee assistance programme.
Up to 10% pension

What experience do I need?

You will offer significant experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role within commercial or customer focused environments, and will have a proven track record of developing and implementing end-to-end supply chain processes.

You'll have a professional and ethical approach to your work and will be a skilled communicator across all levels, owing to your well-developed interpersonal skills.

You'll also:

Offer experience in direct and indirect categories
Have RFP/Tender development and Capex procurement experience
Demonstrate confidence in negotiating at all levels
Project management skills
Be selfmotivated and demonstrate initiative, working effectively both independently and as part of a team
Offer flexibility and willingness to travel to a variety of business sites
Proficient in MS Office with strong IT