Operational Buyer

Xchanging

Madrid, Spain

hace 6 días

The Role

The Tactical Buyer manages on a daily basis, procurement requests coming from Xchanging Customer for Low Value items (From 1 USD to >

10.000 USD).

The Tactical Buyer support the Sourcing Manager in the management of the spend addressed by Xchanging on behalf of the Customer and the development of sustainable and innovative supply strategies.

The Tactical Buyer will be able to work in a customer facing environment

Key Accountabilities

Manage administrative activities (including specific triage services) enabling better compliance to Customer processes

Manage Purchasing Requests according to Service Levels agreed with Customer

Negotiate Tactical sourcing requirements on behalf of the Customer within your defined spend remit assigned by the Helpdesk and Sourcing Managers

Own and deliver Savings; including financial reporting to meet the business objectives / targets

Research and source appropriate suppliers to deliver against Customer requirements

Drive Compliance within your area of responsibility, increasing the use of preferred suppliers where possible

Advise customers and stakeholders on total procurement activities from requisition to payment within defined commodities, highlighting any opportunities to improve workflow and drive adherence to Customer procurement policies

Comply with all relevant XPS sourcing methodology & guidelines as well as with specific customer processes

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Skills :

Language Specific : Spanish and English, both fluent

Commercial aptitude and negotiation capability

Results Driven

Work in a Team environment

Excellent communication skills

Personal credibility and professional confidence

E-sourcing experience / understanding

Self-motivated, with ability to work independently

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

Relationship management ability

Ability to work at a fast pace maintaining an eye for detail

Experience :

The ideal candidate will have a relevant further education qualification and CIPS qualified if not working towards CIPS.

Ideally he should have experience of working in a results driven Procurement role and be capable of working in a customer facing environment.

Interpersonal Skills :

Strong communicator

Capacity to easily interact with stakeholders via phone / email

Able to work autonomously

Personal accountability

Unflappable and calm under pressure

Resourceful and results focused

Logical and analytical thinker

Proactive problem solver

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