Assistant Category Buyer
Pertemps Reading are looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to work at The University of Reading (Whiteknights Campus.)
Immediate start (Until March 2022)
09:00 – 17:00 – 5 days a week
To support all Procurement activity, analysis of cost data, savings opportunities and investigating market information.
As an Assistant Category Buyer, you will be responsible for:
– Providing support to the Estates & Facilities / Professional Services Category Managers on Commercial Team Projects regarding market intelligence, financial analysis, management information and risk
– Tendering, post competition analysis, selection and contract negotiation
– Assist in developing Route to Market analysis
– Analyse demand, market intelligence, spend data, risk and management information & prepare reports
– Independently working across multiple Procurement Specialist teams and provide support to managers
To be considered for this Assistant Category Buyer role, you should possess the following:
– Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
– Working knowledge of the Category Supply Chain
– Previous experience in a similar role
– Ability to self-motivate and work well in teams
If you are interested in this Assistant Category Buyer role, please apply now