Senior Buyer - Stevenage, United Kingdom - Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Yolk Recruitment Ltd
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Stevenage, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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SENIOR BUYER - IT PROCUREMENT - SC CLEARED OR WILLING TO UNDERGO - INSIDE IR35 - £60 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE (HYBRID 60/ MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS


Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Buyer who specialises within IT procurement for our defence client in Stevenage on an initial 6 month basis.


Responsibilities:

Support on projects, negotiations with suppliers and working with Internal stakeholders.

The right attitude and soft skills are a must and this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, cohesive and sociable team.


Top 4 requirements:

  • IT procurement background, preferably in IT services (e.g. Front office and Back office)
  • Experienced senior buyer
  • Capable of running large and complex RFx processes
  • Liaising and presenting to senior stakeholders Responsibilities:
  • Managing large and complex RFx activities
  • Liaising and presenting to senior stakeholder level
  • Use of E-Procurement Tool (iValua)
  • Negotiating and managing contracts
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Support the team with additional procurement activities where required

Skillset/experience required:


  • Proactive approach flexible selfstarter


  • IT Literate

  • Must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word; Power Point; Excel; Outlook) to a proficient level. (A working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.)
  • Education: Educated to basic secondary level: (Maths, English to O/A level/GCSE/NVQ as a minimum)
  • Ability to effectively communicate and maintain good relations with both internal customers and external suppliers.
  • Ability to work under pressure to deadlines in a professional manner
  • Experience of working with E-Procurement (Preferably iValua) platforms desirable to raise PO's, create suppliers and conduct risk checks
  • Knowledge of the procurement process and cycle
  • Experience of working within a category structure
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