Buyer - Special Projects

Buyer - Special Projects Location: Greater Manchester - Hybrid Working Excellent salary plus market leading benefitsDue to continued growth our client, a FTSE100 market leading supplier to the retail industry now has several excellent opportunities within their Procurement team. Based in Greater Manchester, this business offers:Hybrid workingExcellent benefits packageCollaborative and supportive cultureOutstanding career progression opportunitiesThe role of Buyer - Special Projects is responsible for supporting on key projects within the Procurement function. They will work closely with Head of Category, Category Manager, Buyer and Assistant Buyer roles and the Commercial Finance Manager and Project Manager roles (amongst others) to support on the execution of key projects, product matching for tender and bid management along-side data consolidation within operational procurement as they further develop their supply chain and ethical sourcing capabilities. This role will be expected to demonstrate broad sourcing experience and product expertise that is regularly maintained through close collaboration with category leads. As a Buyer in the Procurement function this role will also work on key sourcing and pricing projects, supporting Category Mangers as required in a sourcing capacity across bespoke and commodity lines. Key Accountabilities:Actively support Bid Activity through application of extensive product knowledge to lead and complete product matching, developing longer ..... full job details .....