- Ref:81475
- Location:Birmingham
- Employment:Full time
Senior Buyer – Power & Grid (81475)
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.
The Senior Buyer – Power & Grid reports to the Head of Procurement. Responsible for supporting category strategy, sourcing, and supplier management to ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply chain solutions aligned with business needs. Acts as a trusted commercial partner with key stakeholders.
Main Duties:
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Lead and support strategic procurement, negotiations, and contract activities.
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Identify cost reduction opportunities and new supply sources.
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Manage supplier performance and develop category strategies.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments.
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Implement and maintain supplier management programs.
Key Relationships:
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External: 3rd party suppliers, industry groups
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Internal: Procurement head, project leads, audit, finance, business partners
Person Specification:
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3-5 years procurement experience
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Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
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Proven stakeholder management and conflict resolution ability
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CIPS qualification preferred, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Health & Safety:
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Follow company policies and use PPE correctly
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Report hazards and training needs promptly
Information Security:
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Comply with Mitie's security policies
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Report security risks and incidents immediately
