Location: Warwick, UK
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Daily Rate: £215 - £265 PAYE / UMB - £290 - £358
Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Operations Buyer to join their team! If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for procurement and a knack for analysis, we want to hear from you!
### A Snapshot of Your Day:
As a Senior Operations Buyer, you will be at the heart of our procurement activities, ensuring that we meet our business targets efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Overseeing a diverse supplier portfolio while driving initial part sourcing activities.
Negotiating price adjustment requests and resolving invoicing and payment discrepancies.
Managing a work queue to ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders (POs).
Collaborating closely with internal customers (MRPCs, requisitioners) to provide top-notch customer care and early involvement in processes.
Contributing to the implementation of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to enhance process efficiency and compliance.
Supporting Supplier Management processes, including qualification, selection, evaluation, and classification.
Maintaining records of all documentation and ensuring adherence to online purchasing and contract management systems.
Leading or supporting Procurement Business Plan activities.### What You Bring:
To thrive in this role, you will need:
Strong SAP Transactional Experience: Familiarity with the PS1ATLAS module in a production environment is essential.
Outstanding Excel Skills: Your ability to work with large volumes of data and perform advanced analyses will be vital.
5+ Years of Direct Procurement Experience: Proven experience in direct procurement is a must.
A Team Player Mentality: You should be able to work collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines and objectives.
Adaptability: Comfort in a complex, fast-changing global organizational environment is crucial.
Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree is required.
Language Proficiency: Advanced/Fluent English is necessary for effective communication.### Additional Preferences:
Candidates with experience in aerospace or industrial applications are highly preferred.
Knowledge of complex products such as castings and forgings will be an added advantage.
We are looking for someone who can operate with minimal supervision-a fixer and solution seeker, rather than strictly operational.### Why Join Us?
In this role, you will make a significant impact by driving efficiency and excellence in procurement processes. You'll be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. If you're ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to our success, apply today!
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Salary description
£215.00 - £265.00 per day