Job Description :
An opportunity for an IT and Professional Services Buyer to join UK based team in an international company based in Cambridgeshire.

The purpose of the Indirect Segment Purchasing Group is to develop global and regional sourcing strategy by category. This will be accomplished by understanding market trends, business unit trends, and implications to the business. From these strategies, source plans will be developed. Additionally, the team is responsible for spend and cost reduction, supply base optimisation, contract terms and conditions, negotiations with suppliers, etc.

The IT and Professional Services Buyer will be accountable for assisting with implementing the IT and Professional Services strategy. It will incorporate global and European market trends, business unit needs, and a strong knowledge of the supply base to develop and recommend a European strategy to the Category Manager. You will recommend suppliers for BU projects, conduct requests for proposal, and negotiate contracts. The outcome will be reduced costs and a high quality, optimised supply base.

ROLE PURPOSE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Managing policies, agreements, source plans
· Managing service delivery and reporting expectations for Global Purchasing
· Ensuring on-going plans are in effect with supplier
· Understanding and interface with BU partners
· Developing a regional sourcing strategy
· Developing a strong source plan coverage in Europe
· Conducting RFPs as appropriate
· Negotiating contracts with suppliers
· Developing and executing cost and spend reduction projects
· Optimising the size of the regional supply base
· Executing supplier collaboration ideas
· Participating in and supporting internal business partner strategy setting and planning
· Working with BU partners, attorneys, other purchasing personnel, outside suppliers

The role requires someone with experience in purchasing, a strong understanding of IT, a strong negotiator who is able to interpret, analyse and negotiate contractual cost elements. Taking both a strategic and analytical approach to problem solving and project leadership is key.

An effective communicator, in written and oral form with people across the business where English is the second language is an essential skill required as this role may involve some international travel. Being capable of leading teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions is also essential.

The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university or equivalent experience and a second European Language would be advantageous.

Please send your CV in for immediate consideration