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Buyer - London, United Kingdom - Atlantis Technology Solutions Limited
Atlantis Technology Solutions Limited
London, United Kingdom
Verified Company
1 month ago
Description
Atlantis has an immediate requirement for a Buyer.Working in the Infrastructure Division, the main purpose of this role will be to support the Procurement manager in pro-actively seeking and implementing opportunities for added value procurement through buying services, contracting, improved cost effective supply arrangements and negotiation.
Main duties will include:
Identifying allocated purchasing activities to achieve best value for money
Assisting the Procurement Manager to deliver against the annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings
Working with Procurement Manager to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs
Identifying allocated purchasing activities to achieve best value for money
Evaluating the purchases of goods and services on the basis of the total costs of ownership (or whole life costs)
Achieving value for money outcomes when spending the organisation's money
Liaising with internal stakeholders to review and clarify requirements to ensure that value for money outcomes are achieved through the sourcing of goods or services
Negotiating with suppliers and customers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organisation
Creating savings and improve efficiencies through negotiations with suppliers
Assisting budget holders to capture savings that contribute to reductions in budgets
Assisting the Procurement Manager to deliver against the agreed annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings
Comparing and evaluating quotations received from potential suppliers and dealing with any queries or concerns about completed documentation
Compiling timely and accurate invitations to tender taking into account the requirements of stakeholders
Promoting the use of competitive pricing with suppliers through monitoring prices and obtaining quotations when appropriate
Comparing historical prices with newly quoted prices and evaluating the reasons for any significant discrepancies and take appropriate action to secure competitive pricing
Analysing available data on the costs, prices, margins and mark ups of submitted process in order to negotiate competitive prices
Negotiating with suppliers to reduce prices whilst retaining or improving other aspects of value for money
Analysing data showing forecasts for actual expenditures and examine variances between forecasted and actual expenditures
Analysing reports and data on the quality of goods and services supplied and taking actions with suppliers or internal stakeholders to remedy and prevent defects
Monitoring internal and external lead times and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance
Monitoring deliveries of goods and services and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance
Collating data required for the fulfilment of targets for the procurement and supply function and necessary to improve performance
Comparing service performance against planned service levels and taking actions to improve performance
Working with senior managers to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs
Ensuring that procedures are complied with by internal stakeholders and suppliers
Ensuring that internal stakeholders obtain approvals for the commitments to requisitions, orders and invoices
Ensuring that requisitions, orders, invoices and other documentation relating to procurement and supply are clear and correct
Understanding the mix of direct and indirect supplies that are purchased by the organisation
Salary:
£27,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
ATS2311
