Senior Buyer

Caresoft Global Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 6-month contract in Gaydon, England. This role focuses on leading procurement efforts for retail, including sourcing furniture and signage to enhance the customer experience. Ideal candidates will have over three years of buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in retail procurement. The position is inside IR35, and only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in buying goods.
• Experience in global collaboration and clear communication.
• Knowledge of category management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing and project delivery for retail procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management.
• Ensure sustainability in retail environment projects.

Skills

Buying goods experience

Clear communication skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Flexibility to adjust to change

Retail procurement experience

Education

Degree and/or CIPS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: Gaydon Warwickshire

Rate: £38.27ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £28.50ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (6 month maternity cover)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36753013

Job Description:

To join the Global Commercial Services team within Indirect Procurement as the Senior Buyer for Retail on a 6-month contract covering parental leave. The Buyer will have procurement category responsibility for the look & feel of the Retail environment working closely with the Retail Operations team supporting how customers interact with our vehicles in retailers.

The customer is on an exciting project to deliver modern luxury across our global retailer network as part of Project Arch. This involves sourcing signage, furniture, lighting, joinery, etc to support our retailer network moving to new retail corporate identity.

The role is for overall responsibility and leadership for all global and relevant local sourcing including project delivery, benchmarkibg costs, contract management, supplier relationship management activities and strategic development with a focus on sustainability to support the look and feel of our retail environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• A Buyer with 3 years+ experience of buying goods
• Experience of working with colleagues across the globe with clear communication skills
• Commercial Awareness and Negotiation skills
• Understand category management principles Relationship management - internal and external
• Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs
• Previous experience in Retail Procurement is preferred.

Desirable:

• Degree and/or CIPS preferable but not a requirement.

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35

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Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.