Junior Buyer - FTC

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team on a 6 month fixed term basis.

Reporting to the Lead Procurement Manager, you will be partnering with the business, primarily Experian Consumer Services, managing marketing and media spend and BPO.

Responsibilities:

• Run a competitive tender process with multiple vendors using our sourcing platform.
• Engage and negotiate complex commercial and legal contract terms.
• Collaborate with our Procurement Legal representatives and in-house solicitors to assess risk among contracts on behalf of Experian.
• Actively engage with wider and global procurement teams on process engineering activities and using technology to drive automation where possible, including the use of AI tools.

• Procurement experience, ideally in a regulated environment. Any marketing or media procurement experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of UK contract law.
• A confident and experienced negotiator with experience in handling detailed negotiations.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience working with legal teams and solicitors.
• Any exposure to AI is beneficial.

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - 40% office based.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus.
• Core benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more.
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affpositive Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Grade: E/EB9