Buyer - SAP

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Role: Buyer Location: CoventryDuration: 9 MonthsRate of Pay: Negotiable on experience (PAYE ONLY) Position SummaryThe Buyer, Indirect Procurement uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Performs purchasing activities, whilst ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations and management objectives.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Performs purchasing activities including processing Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, resolving pricing discrepancies, discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts where applicable, with suppliers and delivery of goods/servicesEvaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and provide feedback regarding award of purchase orders to the Senior BuyerEnsures formal and legal contractual documentation are attached to the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirementsEnsures compliance to government laws, regulations and the company's procurement policies, and proceduresIdentifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely mannerMaintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)Support the Group Indirect Procurement Director, the Group Head of Corporate Services Procurement, may provide guidance to corporate stakeholders as required, and Drives CI activity and business strategiesSkills, Knowledge:Excellent written communication and verbal communication skillsExcellent customer service orientationSAP /S4 HANA experience. Good interpersonal skillsStrong prioritisation skillsDecision making skillsAnalytical and research SkillsWell-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-taskAbility to understand and follow specific instructions and proceduresAbility to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reportsTrack record of building and maintaining customer/client relationshipsAbility to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlinesStrong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsersERP Systems experienceTo apply please send your CV's in the first instance.