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