Description
We are seeking a Procurement Buyer to join our team at Argos, a leading retail business. As a Buyer, you will support the development and delivery of commercial sourcing strategies across various categories. You will work closely with Procurement Managers, Heads of Procurement, and stakeholders to ensure that every sourcing decision balances cost, quality, and risk.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and run sourcing activities
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Manage contracts
- Provide analysis for category plans
- Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy
Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing techniques, and category planning
- Proven experience in preparing and managing sourcing activities, including supplier negotiations and contract management
- Ability to analyse commercial and supply-market information, solve problems methodically, and prioritise work with limited supervision
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Colleague discount of 10% on shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat
- Pensions scheme and life cover
- Performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary
- Annual holiday allowance
- Additional benefits such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, and salary advance