We are looking for a Buyer to join Capita and support the delivery of Procurement support services to our clients. The role is responsible for engaging with client stakeholders and facilitating the procurement process. In addition to the core responsibilities associated with this position, team members will be supported and trained to assist in other areas across the team. Therefore, a key pre-requisite for this position is a willingness to develop both yourself and the service.

Job title:

Shared Service Buyer

Job Description:

• Managing and executing the tactical buying process for general, low to mid value spend thresholds.

• Understanding incoming client requests and specifications, follow up with the client where required (by phone, email etc) to ensure specifications are clear to select the best tactical buying options.

• Receiving and processing/placing and/or expediting (where appropriate) Purchase Requests through a variety of workflow tools following client specific policy and process.

• Undertaking the end-to-end management of quotation/tender activities including market research and supply options appraisal, to identify opportunities to reduce costs and drive process efficiencies.

• Utilisation of eRfX tools and execution of standardised tactical buying methods and techniques.

• Recording and reporting of all activity in accordance with client specific requirements including savings delivered.

• Supporting and contributing to the spend and purchase order compliance and post bid analysis reports

• Management of client/capita catalogues ensuring pricing products and pricing are refreshed on an periodic basis.

Requirements:

• Spoken and Written English on C1 level.

• MS Excel & MS Word competency.

• Procurement/Commercial experience is essential.

• Previous experience of working within a Shared Service operational environment will be beneficial.

• Displays high degree of organisational skills and manages own time effectively and efficiently whilst working across multiple engagements.

• Has a good understanding of project management cycle and displays skills required to manage own assignments using supporting methodologies.

• Commitment to service and delivery excellence

• Eager to develop a breadth of Procurement expertise including category management & strategy development, strategic sourcing & savings delivery and working with public contract regulations.

• Good interpersonal and engagement skills with ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders.

• A clear, concise communicator (oral and written). Confident to deliver smaller presentations and support larger ones.

What's in it for you:

• Food stamps

• Additional medical insurance

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Friendly work atmosphere and positive environment

• A multinational environment, with strong ties to UK business culture

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.

You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What We Hope You’ll Do Next

Click ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application form, so that we can find out more about you.

About Capita

Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. Every day our colleagues help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Capita is a leading business services provider with over 55,000 employees, operating in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location:

Bulgaria - Sofia

,

Bulgaria

Time Type:

Contract Type:

Permanent