Senior Buyer

Senior BuyerVerisure is seeking a talented, innovative, passionate Senior Buyer . The role will be part of a growing and talented Procurement Team and will report directly to the UK Indirect Procurement Manager. This is a critical role that will contribute to enhancing the procurement function for indirect categories in our UK Headquarter. The role is based in London.

Strategic context and value propositionOver the past years, Verisure has experienced an exceptional and resilient financial performance with a very long track record of double‐digit growth – thanks to a continuous drive for innovation, a highly sophisticated go‐to‐market approach and a replicable business model for expansion into new countries. Our strong and visionary Management Team is now supporting the business\’s next phase of growth with a robust business plan for value creation. At a moment when Procurement is defining its next ambition on global strategy for indirect categories.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for executing the indirect procurement function in the UK Headquarter for the assigned categories. He/she will collaborate, support and influence business leaders and stakeholders across the whole P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation to purchase order.

This will include contributing to a Procurement Plan to maximise advantages for the Company, drafting the sourcing strategy for each category under his/her responsibility, leading execution of tenders (from drafting of specifications to award and contract signature), influencing stakeholders to define and standardise their requirements, while ensuring compliance with Procurement processes and policy.

Responsibilities

Execution of the Procurement Plan on categories under his/her responsibility, maximizing savings in the organisation

Collaborate, support and influence across the whole P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation to purchase order

Execute tenders (RFPs), negotiate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and conduct supplier qualification and selection

Ensure process and policy compliance

Gather specifications of products and services required by business areas

Draft contracts, and negotiate agreements with suppliers in coordination with Legal counsel and internal stakeholders

Lead market and spend analysis

Develop solutions that meet the organisation\’s needs and results

Identify and anticipate issues in the execution of projects, identify and implement solutions, and escalated as required

Identify risks and escalated them to Manager

Follow risk mitigation actions & processes defined

Manage issues with suppliers, monitor and periodically evaluate agreements and supplier performance in line with the scope of services agreed

Propose and lead improvements in the Procurement department, processes and policies

Report as needed on all areas of responsibility

Lead procurement conversations with suppliers as needed

Lead conversations with business areas to communicate, influence, present and discuss the results of each stage of negotiation

Advise the business on the supplier(s) to be selected and criteria

Be a communication channel between business and suppliers

Represent the business position with the suppliers to obtain the most appropriate proposals for the internal client

Communicate results and progress of negotiations

Candidate profileExperiences and qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant experience sourcing autonomously indirect products and services, as part of a procurement team in a large organisation. Among other categories: Facilities Management, Utilities, Events, Communication and Brand, Online & Offline Marketing, Contact Center, Human Resources, Professional services, Logistics, Financial services, etc

Worked in a large and cross‐functional procurement team, ideally within a high‐growth environment

University Degree is a plus

Ideally, but not essential, CIPS qualified or working towards (preferred)

Advanced level on Microsoft Office. In particular Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with eProcurement tools (Jaggaer, Ariba, etc.) and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Competencies

Leading and execution of indirect procurement categories/function

High level of negotiation skills

Organisation and coordination skills

Capacity to analyse and prioritise complex tasks under pressure

Autonomous managing categories under his/her supervision

Used to work on a very busy and dynamic environment

Social skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships

Common sense, flexibility and ability to adapt to new environments

Teamwork, results oriented

Knowledge of commercial law

Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to tailor communication style

Strong fit with our Company DNA

Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.

Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.

Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it\’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.

Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another\’s strengths, investing in and developing our team\’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.

With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‐time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing

LocationThe role is based in London (UK)

Reports and organization structureDirect reporting line to the UK Indirect Procurement Manager.

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