Associate Buyer

Job title: Associate Buyer

Location: Bristol or Warwick/Hybrid

Duration: 6 months initially

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The role:

Support regional sourcing and contract management activities for assigned spend categories working as part of the regional procurement team. Key activities will include data analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, analysis of bidder responses, negotiation, contract award and contract mobilisation.

Responsibilities:

• Leading lower value and lower risk regional sourcing events and support in the development of regionalised category strategies
• Supporting and delivering sourcing activities on higher risk and complexity events with support from senior team members
• Ensure compliance with all central procurement policies, ethical standards, and legal regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified regional suppliers for a wide range of goods and services based on price, quality, reliability, and lead time.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential new regional suppliers and understand industry trends.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other sourcing documents.
• Analyse bid responses, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and make informed purchasing decisions
• Develop and maintain contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage contract renewals and renegotiations for existing contracts.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions.

Requirements:

• Experience of running sourcing and contract management processes across a variety of category areas and may include specialist knowledge of particular categories
• Commercial mindset and acumen to ensure the client receives best value from commercial activities
• Willingness and ability to gather personal experience and knowledge on commercial landscape, procurement processes, regulations and practice for the relevant (sub)categories
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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