Senior Buyer

Job Title: Sourcing Event Senior Buyer
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 15 months from start date
Location: Berkshire area - Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week onsite, with planned office relocation to a central site
IR35: Inside IR35
Pay Rate: Up to £61 per hour (umbrella)

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Event Senior Buyer to take ownership of high-profile Source to Contract (S2C) activities, ensuring business needs are met in compliance with procurement regulations. The role involves leading complex sourcing events, maintaining governance standards, and maximising benefits while mitigating risks. Strong expertise in Jaggaer or similar procurement systems is essential, as this will be the primary tool for Source to Contract activity management.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end Source to Contract activities for complex and high-profile sourcing events using Jaggaer.

Task team members as agreed with line management, sharing Source to Contract and Jaggaer expertise to achieve objectives.

Maintain, monitor, and review all Source to Contract activities in Jaggaer, supporting functional performance, risk management, and process improvements.

Build and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders and team members, monitoring Source to Contract delivery and agreeing corrective actions where necessary.

Champion best practice and continuous improvement initiatives, including leveraging Jaggaer functionality for enhanced efficiency.

Ensure compliance with Source to Contract processes, tools, and systems, providing guidance and training to others, particularly in Jaggaer use.

Promote and ensure the use of an evaluated and approved supplier base aligned to current and future demand.

Resolve queries quickly and close overdue commitments in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

Significant Source to Contract experience with Jaggaer or similar electronic purchasing systems; highly proficient in its use.

Experience in a Buying role within a highly regulated or similar industry.

Team leadership/task management experience (not direct line management).

Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels.

Experience in risk management and process improvement.

Public procurement knowledge highly preferred.

Any experience in user testing is advantageous.

Qualifications: A-Levels at Grade C or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent experience; professional status such as MCIPS desirable but not essential.

Skills & Competencies:

Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel and Word).

Accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.

Confident communicator able to explain complex problems.

Ability to develop constructive working relationships internally and externally.

Proactive problem-solving and facilitation skills to ensure timely resolution and 'return to green' outcomes.

Leadership in promoting continuous improvement and marginal gains.

Comfortable working in a process-led environment and adapting communication style to different stakeholders.

Contact:
Speak to Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners.