Consults on technology and application projects to meet timeframe and quality specifications.

Job title:

Assistant Buyer/Buyer

Job Description:

We have a great opportunity for a passionate Procurement professional looking to move to a more exciting position as an Associate Consultant.

Engagements will vary, working across amazing public or private sector clients and a range of markets. Therefore, geographic locations and duration of specific engagements will also vary. The nature of each assignment will vary dependent on the contractual requirements but may include: Supporting Opportunity Assessment, Savings Delivery, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management, Transformation activities and Project Management.

Engagements may include working across multiple categories of spend or require development in specific subject matter expertise. In addition to client delivery you will be a member of a Category Team supporting internal business development in areas such as product development, best practice and innovation, market shaping, knowledge sharing and sales opportunities. Most of the work we do is around indirect product so experience in this area is pivotal. 

The role is a Consultancy position within the Shared Service function of the business.  All junior grades within the business are under the responsibility of the Shared Service function to provide staff members additional mentorship, development and support while they progress in their procurement career and develop skills to support the wider delivery teams

Engagements will vary, working across public or private sector and a range of markets. Therefore geographic locations and duration of specific engagements will also vary. However the requirement to visit the client onsite will be limited.

The nature of each assignment will vary dependent on the contractual requirements but may include: Supporting Opportunity Assessments, Savings Delivery programmes, supporting procurement managed service accounts with procurement project delivery, tendering or RfQ/Quick Quotes, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management activities, supporting Transformation programmes and providing Project Management support. 

Engagements may include working across multiple categories of spend and will provide opportunities to build technical and customer facing skills.

In addition to client delivery you will be a member of a Category Team supporting internal business development in areas such as product development, best practice and innovation, market shaping, knowledge sharing and sales opportunities. 

The role will be provided supported development engagement with Senior managers and training programmes and self-learning initiatives

The role will have a level of autonomy to manage to the required business and client outcomes, which will increase through personal development 

About Capita Procurement Solutions

We offer expertise in transforming procurement services, driving innovation and efficiency, releasing working capital and realising cashable procurement savings in public sector and private organisations. We are actively engaged across all market sectors.

At Capita we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where all our employees feel valued, respected and able to succeed based only on merit and not because of their gender, sexuality or culture. We recognise the need to attract and nurture diversity in our business to make us the best place to work. Our approach is helping us to continue delivering first-class services to our clients so come to work for us.