Senior Strategic Buyer Negotiations & Contractual Agreements

Salary: £30,500 (Pro rata) Location: Leicester & Hybrid This is a fixed term contract role to cover maternity leave for 7 months. Based in our clients Leicester Head Office (but with the option of home working on a flexible basis) the role will require the individual to deliver a competitive advantage and sustainable value to all UK spend. The successful candidate will be required to manage negotiations and contractual agreements with a wide portfolio of suppliers. You will be expected to lead a variety of RFPs and tenders in order to support strategic cost-saving targets. You will be responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement process across supplier categories ranging from Marketing and Professional services to Maintenance & Repair of Vehicles and Facilities Management. Main duties: Price and contract negotiations with external suppliers Execution of RFPs and tenders Supporting Business Process owners with negotiations and contractual queries Working closely with the Legal, Finance and Contract management teams Promoting sourcing and procurement processes and procedures <li style=\"\"…