Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's as an Assistant Buyer in our Procurement team offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our business. You’ll gain exposure to various aspects of procurement and supplier management, allowing you to develop essential skills and knowledge in researching categories, building plans, executing tenders, and negotiating contracts. As you progress, you will delve into the strategic side of procurement, understanding how your contributions drive real change and add value to the organisation. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth, you will have the support and resources needed to become a professional Buyer. Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment that encourages innovation, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in delivering results for a leading multi-channel organisation.

What you'll do

You’ll play an integral role in executing sourcing strategies and category plans under the guidance of Procurement Managers and Buyers in the Technology procurement category (covering software, hardware and services). You will provide analytical and research support to projects, analysing data and identifying trends that may impact the business. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will engage with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure effective supplier management and contract compliance. Your responsibilities will also include conducting due diligence on data sets, prioritising workload, and proactively identifying and escalating risks and supporting the team with Supplier Management activities. By demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and excellent communication skills, you will build relationships with stakeholders, contribute to the simplification and innovation of processes, and act as a key contributor to the achievement of business objectives.

Who you are

You’re a driven and ambitious professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional results for the business. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn and grow in the field of procurement. With excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, you have experience in project management, stakeholder and supplier management and possess strong analytical capabilities to turn data into valuable insights. Your exceptional communication and influencing skills enable you to confidently engage and collaborate with various stakeholders, explaining complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. As a team player, you actively build trusted relationships and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment. Committed to delivering results, you approach challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset. With a natural curiosity and a desire to continuously improve, you contribute to driving innovation and simplification.

Essential criteria 

• Proven ability to analyse data sets and identify trends.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and proactively identifying and escalating risks, ensuring workload is prioritised and issues are addressed.
• Evidence of clear and confident communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas.
• Commercial curiosity
• Experience of supplier and stakeholder engagement