Senior Buyer

About The RoleRight across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer (Highways) is responsible the procurement of services across traffic management, facilities management, and civils, ensuring robust sourcing strategies and effective supplier management.This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ 2 days per week.What youll do : Support of RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDAsSupport for maintenance of approved supplier list (ASL)Responsible for Supplier on-boarding and evaluationSupport investigations of supplier performance failures and work with SQA team to find resolutionsSupport supplier relationship management and develop best-fit business review schedule, in line with supplier classificationSupport with the creation and production of procurement reports and departmental metricsSupport for all RFx activities, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value categories.Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategyResponsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.Who you are:You have experience in a similar role when you have been involved in labour or services buying, ideally within complex or fast-paced environments. Youre confident managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts, with a clear focus on delivering value, managing risk, and ensuring service qualityKey Requirements : Strategic sourcing and category managementCommercial negotiation and contract managementSupplier relationship and performance managementTendering and competitive procurement expertiseStrong stakeholder management and influencing skillsCost reduction and value optimisationKnowledge of procurement regulations and governanceExperience or using Oracle systems, especially Oracle iProcurement would be an advantageDegree / HND / HNC or equivalent in an appropriate discipline Or Professional qualification MCIPS, preferably Chartered statusWhat we offer:A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annuallyCompany pension schemeA range of family friendly policiesOccupational health support and wellbeing PortalDiscounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.We are guided by our values and behaviours:Be InclusiveTake ResponsibilityCollaborateBe Customer-focussedJoin us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.#TelentTSTPBN1_UKTJ