Buyer – Sainsbury’s Jobs

Job Type: Buyer
Location: Manchester
Company: Sainsbury’s

Responsabilities:

For the designated category or subcategories, it will be your responsibility to carry out the commercial and sourcing strategy. You will assist with research and analysis while working with procurement managers to establish sophisticated commercial strategies. Conducting sourcing operations including supplier evaluation and selection, contract management, and negotiation will be part of your job description. In addition to learning about internal and external supply marketplaces and persuading stakeholders to endorse your ideas, you will create and implement category plans. You will also be responsible for managing important suppliers, making sure that partner relationships are successful and contract transitions are successful. As you implement commercial projects and follow supplier management and procurement procedures, flexibility will be needed. Your capacity to set priorities, manage stakeholders, lead negotiations, produce outcomes, and uphold integrity in all facets of your work will determine how successful you are.

Requeriments:

You possess extensive expertise in the field of procurement and possess a solid comprehension of procurement methods and principles. You have a thorough understanding of your particular category and its subcategories, which means you are well-aware of external supply marketplaces, new trends, and any hazards. You are able to successfully carry out the commercial and sourcing strategies for your category, guaranteeing value for money and providing Sainsbury’s with exceptional solutions thanks to your proficiency in third-party negotiation and supplier relationship management. Your ability to forge successful relationships with stakeholders, coupled with your great communication skills and business acumen, allows you to comfortably navigate difficult conversations and have an impact on decision-making. You are a results-driven person who is dedicated to meeting goals and conducting business ethically. You are also always looking for ways to advance and develop in the procurement industry.

Essentials

• A seasoned procurement specialist with knowledge of procurement concepts and procedures, or equivalent relevant commercial experience
• An understanding of external supply marketplaces, including new possibilities, risks, and trends in your industry; previous experience negotiating with third parties; a foundational understanding of law; and some contract negotiation experience
• Stakeholder management experience; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; capacity to simplify difficult concepts

Ideal

• Knowledge of managing relationships with third parties
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Ability to persuade and interact with assurance up to and including the level of senior manager
• Aptitude for business and a willingness to pursue a profession in procurement.
• Independent and capable of solving problems on their own initiative without guidance.
• Curiosity and asking questions.
• The capacity to approach issue solving analytically and methodically.
• Being at ease handling both precise data and complex concepts.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of functioning well in hectic, changing environments.