Senior Buyer

Admiral Group Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Cardiff is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage sourcing processes, tenders, and contracts within the Group Procurement team. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of procurement experience and strong skills in tender management and stakeholder interaction. The role offers a people-first culture, opportunities for progression, and excellent benefits, including 33 holiday days and eligibility for free shares after a year of service.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Up to £3,600 of free shares

Flexible annual leave options

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement.
• Extensive knowledge in managing contracts and suppliers.
• Financial services procurement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services, focusing on IT categories.
• Manage supplier due diligence and communication with customers.
• Assist with contract administration and update systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

MCIPS certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened within Admiral's Group Procurement team.

This function manages our supply chain's governance and controls to ensure we secure essential goods and services, maximise value, and adhere to all regulations and legal requirements.

The team comprises 15 members, including this position, and is structured to better support our customers. We offer diverse experience and talent and emphasise knowledge sharing. Passionate about our work, we strive for excellence through effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Buyer, you will report to the Group Procurement Manager and manage a specific business area and category of spend, while also assisting the main team. Your responsibilities will include sourcing goods and services, handling tenders, contract renewals, market research, negotiation, and contract development, as well as addressing queries and escalations from your business area.

Main Duties

• Sourcing goods and services, with a strong emphasis on IT categories.
• Identifying and managing an appropriate sourcing process to meet customer expectations, governance, and value creation goals.
• Collaborating closely with internal customers on tenders and contract renewals.
• Supporting the administration of suppliers, which includes categorising suppliers and assisting the business.
• Managing the supplier due diligence process, tracking receipt of due diligence questionnaires through to full evaluation, and communicating with customers to manage and record potential risks.
• Assisting with contract administration, including updating contracts in the contract management system, reporting contract renewals, and updating contract records.
• Providing support for raising purchase requisitions.
• Offering general support and completing ad‑hoc tasks as required by Procurement Managers.

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, with extensive knowledge in tender management, and managing contracts and suppliers.
• MCIPS certification or actively working towards obtaining it, or willing to achieve the necessary qualifications.
• Financial services Procurement experience would be advantageous.
• Experience handling medium to high-risk complex tender processes.
• Proficient stakeholder management skills at a mid to senior level.
• A proven ability to take initiative and work proactively on various tasks while effectively managing workload priorities.
• A solid history of delivering value.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and proficiency in IT.

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people‑first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people‑first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work‑life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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