Senior Buyer - Professional Services - £45k + Benefits
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								Location Guildford, Surrey 
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								Salary: Up to £45000 per annum + + Benefits 
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								Contact: Marcos Rana 
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								Contact email: marcos.rana@1st-executive.com 
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								Salary high: 45000 
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								Salary low: 0 
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								Job ref: J13535-24102019_1571923705 
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								Published: about 6 years ago 
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								Expiry date: 2019-10-28 
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								Startdate: ASAP 
I am recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join a world-leading general insurer based in Guildford. The role is offering up to £45k + benefits and offers great progression opportunities.
Role:
- Partner and develop effective relationships within professional service teams to ensure the right supplier base is in place that delivers the right quality, price & required due diligence
- Conduct market analysis, negotiation and contracting activities with suppliers based on strategic aspects and TCO approach
- Conduct tactical and strategic sourcing projects (including vendor screening) via approved channels and facilitates storage of associated contracts as per agreed processes
- Manage risk through robust due diligence practices in alignment with existing guidance and processes
Experience:
- A Minimum 2 years' experience of managing/working in the Professional Services / Consulting procurement category (ideally in challenging corporate environment)
- Proven track record of identifying and delivering cost savings and other added value
- Knowledge of Contract Law and the ability to work alongside the in-house legal team for contract negotiations
- Any experience within Claims/Insurance procurement would be extremely beneficial but not essential.
If you are interested in discussing the Buyer role, please contact Marcos on 01483 212183.
 
					