LanceSoft UK
Indirect Buyer Specialist
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Role: Indirect Buyer Specialist
Location: Newcastle - NE6 3PF Contract Duration: 12 months
Role Summary/Purpose
The Indirect Buyer Specialist is responsible for the commodities assigned, managing wing to wing all the materials and services purchasing phases, from supplier scouting, to order placing and contract management.
He/She is accountable to solve complex problems, execute objectives, and support short-term/long-term business goals. Is accountable for functional, business, and operational company objectives. Integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization. Is involved in operational and financial planning and contributes to the overall business strategy.
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Qualifications/Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
- Have proven experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain background.
- High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions and teams’ boundaries.
- Negotiation skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including executive communication.
- Ability to coach & influence peers and senior management.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Superior listening skills
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Have a valid UK work permit
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Desired Characteristics
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Oracle, Ariba
- Negotiation expertise is preferred
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
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