Indirect Buyer

This role is a permanent role within a Marketing and events company, Hybrid working - required on site 3 days a week in Eastboure.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the procurement process and ensure proper and timely execution of all corresponding tasks
• Ensure compliance with the Responsible Procurement Policy
• Review and negotiate all supplier related contracts across the business
• Day to day leadership of the Supplier Procurement Coordinators
• Deputise the Procurement Lead at departmental meetings
• Team management support for other senior members of the team
• Produce volume reporting to establish team resource requirements
• Communicate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects and expectations
• Ensure that the business remains focussed on sustainable sourcing
• Ability to adapt to business requirements for larger projects
• Risk identification and mitigation, anticipating supply chain challenges
• Drive best practice in Supply Chain and deliver continuous improvement

Skills and responsibilities

• Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Ability to work in dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Experience drafting and negotiating contractual terms
• Implementing change and managing complex risk
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Previous line management experience
• Experience of project-based business
• Previous experience of working with Sustainable practises
• Previous experience of ISO certification requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively throughout the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail