Senior Regional Buyer

Your role will be to develop, manage and communicate the Regional Procurement Strategy across FM categories with annual procurement spend of c.£200m. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a huge impact so join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in redefining what's possible in our industry.
What you'll do:

• Lead a team of Region Buyers to drive efficiency in the FM supply chain at site level and commercial competitiveness for the UK&I region through end-to-end procurement processes


• Work closely with Head of FM Procurement & Senior Category Manager to implement sourcing strategies for FM Services, to support the operational business, meet business objectives and achieve financial targets


• Align the objectives of Regional Procurement with Global Supply Management, Category Management & FM Platform strategies


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with supply partners and key stakeholders across Supply Management, Tech & Services Platforms, and Operating Segments


• Right size the supply chain across FM categories to ensure it is optimized for the UK&I region, and drive compliance to Supply Management negotiated deals.


• Lead the management and execution of work orders for project-related activity in collaboration with segment and platform stakeholders.


• Oversee the reporting of financial benefit of in-scope procurement activity delivered to Supply Management Finance team.
  
  Experience in leading teams in a buying / category management environment (5/7 years+)


• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural and matrix environment


• Experience in developing and implementing procurement / category strategies.


• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations


• Strong presentation skills both verbally and written.


• Graduate calibre with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification


• Flexible for national and international travel where necessary


FM - additional

• Experience of Pharma, Health, or Public Sector FM Operations


• Experience in FM sub-categories e.g. Lifts, Fire and Security, Water treatment, electrical wholesalers


• Experience of managing sub-contractors across Hard and Soft FM Services


• Knowledge of Construction and Civils 'project' works procurement methodologies
  
  Step into a world where your Facilities Management (FM) procurement expertise is not just valued, but pivotal in shaping the future of Sodexo services. As our Senior Regional Buyer, you'll be at the heart of our FM procurement strategy, with a laser focus on FM Services.
  
  Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Excellent benefits package


Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of benefits including:

• Performance-related bonus


• Contributory pension scheme


• 23 days holiday - rising to 26 after 5 years


• Flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits


We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job

For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!, Salary Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus and excellent benefits package