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Buyer

Employer
Cancer Research UK
Location
City of London
Salary
£25000 - £28000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Closing date
2 Aug 2018

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Job Details

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with experience of procurement in a fast-paced environment or an exceptionally bright individual who has the ability and confidence to negotiate commercial contracts that can help us beat cancer sooner?

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to...

  • Support the efficient running of the procurement process
  • Provide financial spend analysis and solutions to reduce cost
  • Business partner with stakeholders on procurement related matters
  • Own and project manage sourcing initiatives
  • Building trust with existing and new suppliers

Here at Cancer Research UK, our understanding of cancer is increasing at a faster pace than ever before, and more people are surviving thanks to the work we do.

It is an exciting time to join the procurement as two new roles for Category Buyers have been created to support each step of our procurement process to ensure the team can deliver on cost savings and efficiencies for the charity.

Help us bring forward the day when all cancers are cured through your...

  • Understanding of the procurement process
  • Ability to deliver cost effective sourcing solutions
  • Experience in commercial negotiations

Our aim of curing all cancers sooner leads us to be increasingly ambitious, which is reflected in our fast paced and diverse environment. This means that you'll be focusing on driving down costs while continuing to deliver excellent service to the charity.

If this describes you, you can enjoy a great career with us as, together, we bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

Please click the following link for a detailed job description: https://view.publitas.com/cancer-research-uk-2/category-buyer-final/

Salary range: £25,000 - £28,000 depending upon experience

Closing date: On-going till roles are filled

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

Please note, from 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.


Company

Cancer Research UK is the largest charity in the country with a vision to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. To do that, it needs the right people. Because of its size, the charity is a sophisticated operation with highly skilled staff in both fundraising and operations who are there to support you and really help create momentum in your role. Anyone who joins the team can expect a warn welcome, an openness to flexible working and a tremendous amount of assistance to get started. 

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