Offer summary

Qualifications:

Studying towards CIPS certification., Minimum of 2 years relevant procurement experience., Understanding of legal issues such as Contract law., Proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint..

Key responsabilities:

Deliver exciting procurement projects and manage individual service supply chains.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and develop strategies.

Meet with suppliers and external stakeholders to negotiate and award contracts.

Produce regular reports on project progress and market trends for senior management.

Job description

A quick look at the role.

The Buyer supports with strategic procurement projects whilst having responsibility end to end for the delivery and management of individual service supply chain for the disposal of waste. You will ensure that the function is professionally represented both internally and externally and strive to deliver a best-in-class service

Your core responsibilities

Delivery of exciting procurement projects that have not been done before.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders both within the department and the business as a whole to determine the needs of the business and developing strategies to deliver these.
Meet with suppliers and other external stakeholders in conjunction with management and individually as appropriate
Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts.
Represent Group Procurement within the business and Biffa within the wider business community
Produce regular reports on key activities including updates on progress on projects, savings delivered and opportunities identified for the Senior Category Manager
Support the preparation of forecast reports on future market trends in commodities, currency and other key business factors to allow for improved business performance against budget

Our essential requirements

Studying towards CIPS
2 years relevant procurement experience
Working understanding and of legal issues such as Contract law
Confident with all Microsoft Applications including Excel and PowerPoint
Engaging with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

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