Senior Buyer 12 month FTC
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Were looking for a Senior Buyer to join our UK Procurement team on a fixed term basis. If youre passionate about technology data-driven decision-making and delivering real commercial impact this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Reporting into the Lead Procurement Manager you will lead complex negotiations with Professional Services vendors across multiple departments ensuring cost efficiency compliance and agreement on strategic goals. Combine analytical rigor market intelligence and technology-enabled procurement practices will be key to success. You will focus on managing relationships with vendors and negotiating to achieve the best possible outcomes for external resourcing activities like main integration or migration programmes.
What youll do:
- Lead sourcing for Professional Services from external providers to support business operations.
- Use analytics and market insights to improve value and negotiate contracts.
- Partner with departments Finance and Legal to influence decisions.
- Build vendor relationships and monitor performance using Measurements.
- Stay ahead of tech trends and apply insights to procurement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations (GDPR ISO 27001 NIS2).
Qualifications :
- Experience in procurement within financial services or regulated industries.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Power BI Tableau or similar).
- Hands-on experience in procurement platforms (SAP Ariba Oracle EBS IronClad) and familiarity with digital sourcing tools.
- Experience in contract negotiation supplier management and delivering commercial savings.
- Experience dealing with different pricing models and delivery frameworks that impact professional services engagements.
- Experience communicating insights using data visualization and storytelling techniques.
- CIPS qualification would be an added bonus
Additional Information :
E National-Finance
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - Nottingham based twice per week
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
- Core benefits include pension bupa healthcare sharesave scheme and more
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward and recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, ... View more
