Services Buyer (Indirect) - Permanent - Greenwich, Hybrid

We are looking for a Services Buyer to join a bleeding-edge manufacturing and telecommunications business based in Greenwich on a permanent basis to support the growth of the business.

Hybrid Working Policy - 2 days on-site per week, 3 days WFH

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal departments to understand business requirements and develop bespoke Tenders and RFQ''s for services and capital items
• Research new suppliers, negotiate terms and pricing for a variety of goods and services across Benefits, Production Equipment, Site Facilities Equipment, and Services among others
• Creation, negotiation, maintenance and review of purchase agreements.
• Management of new and existing suppliers for purchasing requirements, including Supplier Business Reviews (SBR''s)
• Conduct market research into pricing trends for services and products
• Use of purchasing system (ideally SAP) for raising requisitions/PO''s/running reports/checking invoices and monitoring purchase orders.
• Assist with the new supplier onboarding/existing supplier modification process
• Ability to travel both within the UK and further afield to meet suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers as needed

Skills and Experience:

• A strong background of experience within Procurement positions and of managing contracts
• Confidence negotiating contracts and agreements with new and existing third party suppliers
• Experience with computerised purchasing systems, ideally SAP