Senior Buyer

Job Introduction

To lead procurement activities against a predetermined range of goods and services contributing to the overall objectives of the department by adding value and enhancing customer service.

Role Responsibility

Key Accountabilities

Assist in the continuous development of the NNL Procurement function towards best practice.

Identify and deliver value adding opportunities from the supply chain.

Develop and / or select appropriate contract terms & conditions for a controlled supply set in accordance with authorisation policies.

Lead negotiations / tender exercises for a predetermined range of goods and services.

Place contracts / Purchase Orders for assigned supply set, adopting appropriate effective contract management techniques.

Release higher value Purchase Orders against Outline / Group Agreements.

Use Agresso to create / amend Purchase Orders.

Assist in the collation and presentation of procurement based reports.

Assist individuals with issues and problems on a local site by site basis.

Line management responsibilities.

Provide guidance / support to members of the Procurement team and broader NNL community.

Provide assistance and support to the Procurement Managers within NNL as and when required.

Support Procurement Managers with respect to high value tenders ensuring compliance with EU procurement directives.

Measures

Production of procurement reports and analysis in line with periodic reporting.

Use of appropriate terms & conditions.

Responding to customer queries in a timely manner.

Savings achieved.

Purchase Order processing.

Adhering to all legislative, regulatory and company procedures / standards e.g. safety, quality, risk, security.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills/Qualifications

Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or working towards a Professional membership.

Degree qualified.

Minimum of 5 years experience in a procurement environment.

Ability to understand technical requirements.

Excellent interpersonal skills – confidence, drive, challenge, influencing skills, communications

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

Knowledge of Agresso

General commercial / business experience.

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory