Procurement Buyer - London, United Kingdom - James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)

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Our client, based in Central London, is currently recruiting for a Procurement Buyer on a Permanentcontract. Our client operates within the Higher Education Sector and deals with higher value tenders.

The position is due to start immediately on a full time basis. The salary is £31, ,217 inclusive of London Weighting
,dependent upon experience


Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Supporting end users on their procurement requirements, ensuring products/services are delivered on time to the required specification
  • Managing the purchase and supply of procured goods and services, engaging with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation
  • Understanding the target market of clients as well as analysing trends to make informed buying decisions towards an effective purchasing process
  • Negotiating contracts with suppliers throughout the procure to pay cycle, managing supplier relationships through evaluating and negotiating tenders
  • Ensuring the effective administration throughout the organisations purchasing processes, ensuring procurement regulations and standards are met

Experience and Knowledge required:


  • Proven experience working in a procurement environment
  • Knowledge in sourcing and negotiating tenders
  • Experience in dealing with vendors and ensuring effective supplier management

Rewards and Benefits:


  • Excellent starting salary
  • Attractive work setting
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Travel Season Ticket Loan
  • Competitive Pension Contribution Scheme

Working hours:


  • 35 hours per week


  • Monday

  • Friday 9am5pm
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

Advertising a Procurement Buyer


KEYWORDS:
Procurement Buyer; Buyer; Purchasing Manager


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