Regional Buyer

Key responsibilities
Procurement
Achieve specific procurement goals or provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols.
Contract Requirements
Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a small portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.
Contract Management
Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
Buying
Negotiate with vendors on product assortment and price. Involves working either on a small to medium category of products, merchandise, or services or on specified products and services within a large category.
Sourcing
Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for a low-risk area with many alternatives and minimum costs to change, in consultation with relevant functions to provide solid market information for decision-making.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Cost Accounting
Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability for more senior colleagues.
Category Management
Deliver specific category goals within a significant category plan/program in line with the organization's purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy. Identify improvements to the plan/category program.
Change Management
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.Document Preparation
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
Information and Business Advice
Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
Stakeholder Engagement
Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.