Data Buyer - Bryanston at Experian

What you’ll be doing?

• Working with the in country and regional Business Units to develop procurement strategies to help meet both local and regional strategic goals
• Researching category and market information to become a trusted advisor to the region with regards to Data acquisition.
• Contribute and provide regional updates into the Global Data category strategy.
• Planning and negotiating new and renewing data acquisitions to ensure value for money but also mitigating risk always balanced with meeting the business needs. 
• Undertaking RFx , e-auctions as appropriate.
• Participating in global activities to share learning and leverage knowledge from other Experian data buyers across the world.
• Partner with Supplier Management to drive value for business units
• Work with project management function in conjunction with the BU as required to ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Work with BU's to ensure that they are appraised of risks and balance with speed of execution.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring?

• Experience in engaging in detailed, and sometimes high-level, complex negotiations with vendors, with the ability to challenge, influence ideas and consult
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively to influence internal clients / stakeholders both at a country and regional level.
• Challenge traditional commercial models to enable the country and or region to be innovative in how it uses and benefits from the data
• Strong analytical and research capabilities particularly when reviewing bids, markets and spend, and confident to challenge where necessary  
• Experience of SAP Ariba preferred 
• Whilst not mandatory would suit someone with IT buying experience
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels to influence and challenge them
• A knowledge of contracting law including data protection is desired.
• Fluent English
• German language will be an advantage