We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Buyer to join our Procurement Team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements.

Working in partnership with the Head of Procurement, Strategic Procurement Business Partners, and the wider Organisation, you will provide specialist procurement support to ensure the best use of donor money for our services.

If you are passionate about making a difference, have a strong procurement background and experience working in a similar role, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven experience in tactical procurement, including managing RFQ and RFT processes.
• Track record of delivering best value and cashable savings through procurement activities.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams with diverse objectives.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, handling high volumes of work with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of purchasing strategies, contract law, legal terminology, and relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR, Modern Slavery).

More details can be found in the attached job description and candidate pack.

What’s in it for you?
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred provisions that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. View our excellent range of benefits and how we can support via the following link

How to apply
Further details on the full role, our recruitment process, and some top tips to help your application are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page by 3rd December 2024.

Don’t leave applying to the last minute as we may close this advert earlier than advertised.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all candidates, and employees, receive equal and fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. Find out more about diversity at Guide Dogs via the following link

Questions & accessibility support
If you have any questions about this role or require any accessibility support to apply our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to TAteam@guidedogs.org.uk.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment.