Job Description

As a Senior Buyer reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the role involves managing a diverse procurement portfolio, including OPEX and CAPEX spend, and providing proactive responses to procurement requests.
Key Responsibilities
Enjoy a challenge and have the desire to independently grow their knowledge of the company and technology
Self-identify mentors within the company and proactively seek to improve and streamline their role within the department through time and energy efficiency
Collaborate interdepartmentally to overcome obstacles and provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders to support business success
Key Competencies
Full ownership of the role through integrity and accountability
Ability to up-skill independently to create value-add to the business
Dynamic problem-solving skills with strong analysis and good judgement
Resilience in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
Commercial acumen
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Action-oriented and conscientious in all tasks
Outstanding ethical behavior
Building relationships and networking
Strong negotiation skills
Outstanding sourcing skills
Stock reporting with analytics to determine reorder forecasting
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Mandatory Requirements
CIPS Diploma (or equivalent)
5 years' experience in a similar role
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Advantageous Requirements
Previous experience in the Telecommunications industry
Critical Outputs
Achieve cost containment and optimisation through strategic sourcing and supply chain management
Ensure purchasing compliance
Manage business and financial risk through service provider contract management
Ensure usage of vendors that meet group quality requirements
Ensure effective supply chain management and Company governance
Key Performance Indicators
Procure internally before externally to utilise existing stock
Ensure stakeholder satisfaction with quality, timing, and cost savings
Oversee and ensure zero stock-outs of critical inventory
Track and prove continuous cost-saving efforts
Ensure adherence to internal business processes and correct authorisation for spend