Buyer - Carbon60 - ref. g2595023
Buyer
Base Location: Any UK Location Remote or Hybrid position close to Southampton in Hampshire close to Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Basingstoke.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is key to supporting regional purchasing activities, providing local bid support, and ensuring best practices across procurement and supply chain functions.You'll be the go-to person for purchasing advice, supplier engagement, and procurement strategies in your allocated region.
What You'll Be Doing:
✔ Supporting internal and external stakeholders with procurement needs across your region✔ Working closely with operations teams to manage bid, purchasing, and supplier requirements
✔ Developing and delivering a regional purchasing plan
✔ Managing contractual risk and ensuring local supply chains are robust
✔ Supporting wider category management and business sourcing activities
✔ Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
What We're Looking For:
✔ Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, ideally in a similar industry✔ Strong understanding of financial and commercial impacts of procurement decisions
✔ Experience in supplier development and relationship management
✔ Strong stakeholder management skills
✔ Experience using ERP software (COINS experience is a bonus!)
The regional office is Southampton, but we will consider applicants on a remote basis across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior contract position with a view to a permanent role with one of the UK's most progressive M&E contracting companies.
To apply for this position, please contact Patrick Jones.
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