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For an important client in the Retail and Large-Scale Retail Distribution sector, a leading player in the national market with a vast network of stores, we are looking for a Non-Trade Procurement Buyer.
The successful candidate will join the Indirect Purchasing function and report directly to the Non-Trade Procurement Director. This is a strategic and operational role, combining negotiation expertise with managerial responsibilities and process risk management, covering both the Non-Merchandise Procurement area and the Merchandise Entrustment/Agency area.
The primary mission is the negotiation and purchase of the entire range of Non-Trade commodities (such as Equipment, Facility Management, General Expenses, In-Store Services, Marketing, and IT), with a particular focus on the Tendering/Contracting area (including Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste Management, Security, Night Loading, and Inventories).
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Negotiation: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from systematic sourcing and Request For Quotations (RFQs) to contract drafting, aiming to achieve the budgeted Cost Killing objectives.
Contract Management: Be directly responsible for the contracting of key in-store services, including Quality and Occupational Health services.
Risk & Compliance: Ensure contracts adhere to rigorous essential clauses (Golden Rules) and oversee the correct application of the supplier governance process for onboarding and referencing.
Innovation & Digitalization: Drive Supplier Partnerships (e.g., Design-to-Cost initiatives), and propose and implement digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes and reduce administrative workload.
Team Management and Internal Support: Coordinate a team of 4 Buyers and supervise communication between suppliers and internal business functions, providing support to internal clients.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Skills and Experiences

Previous experience in a Commercial/Buying role.
Degree in a Technical, Economic, or Engineering field.
In-depth knowledge of the main Indirect Purchasing categories (e.g., Services, IT, Maintenance, Equipment).
Excellent proficiency in MS Office/G Suite and preferable knowledge of S2C (Source to Contract) Tools such as Ariba.
Proven ability to coordinate resources and assume process risk management responsibilities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Retail

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