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Buyer - Research & Development Organisation

Employer
Bramwith Consulting
Location
Bristol
Salary
GBP25000 - GBP30000 per annum +
Closing date
14 Oct 2021

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Specialist Area
Procurement
Job Level
Buyer
Sector
Engineering / Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Buyer/Procurement Category Assistant - Research & Development Organisation - £25k - £30k + Package - Bristol + remote working

Leading Research & Development organisation that develop state of the sustainable engineering components and solutions, are seeking a junior procurement candidate to join their team. The role will be working closely with the procurement category lead to assist in an array of activities across the procurement lifecycle

This an excellent opportunity for either an experienced procurement candidate looking to join a stable and exciting team or an up-and-coming candidate with an enthusiasm to develop a procurement career

As a Procurement Category Assistant, you will:

  • Assist the procurement category lead in managing RFP's and tenders across indirect & direct procurement spend
  • Liaise with customs agents and internal stakeholders to ensure the best value and agile process for importing/exporting of goods,
  • Assist the Procurement Category Lead/Advanced Procurement Category Lead and the Procurement Manager with procurement procedures to ensure that the procurement process is effective and identify any procedural improvements;
  • Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, tenders and bids following the correct Public Sector procurement regulations.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with contracted/preferred suppliers and with other third parties as required throughout the procurement process.
  • Organise and conduct annual supply base rationalisation;

Experience needed:

  • Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills in order to effectively manage procurement systems and consolidate data on tools such as excel
  • Demonstrable understanding of procurement process
  • Strong commercial skills with the ability to analyse and negotiate best value agreements;
  • Strong communication skills in order to effectively engage with stakeholders internally and externally

To apply please contact Adam at jobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

Keywords: Bristol, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Category Specialist, Gloucester, Swindon, Cardiff, Remote working, RFP, Direct, Indirect

Company

Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.

Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.

Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.

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