We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the Procurement Manager in various sourcing and contracting activities, while also participating in strategic forecasting and supplier management. If you have a strong background in procurement and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
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Support the Procurement Manager in all sourcing and contracting activities and strategy execution, including some administrative duties.
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Participate in strategic and long-term forecasting activities, identifying and developing innovative sources and contracts.
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Identify new suppliers as needed and assist in the timely and efficient onboarding of approved new vendors.
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Report on category trend performance.
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Assist sales in developing financially sound bids and proposals.
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Manage the vendor onboarding process and some vendor management requirements.
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Maintain collaborative partnerships with vendors, ensuring effective procurement and query resolution, timely two-way communications, feedback on performance, and highlighting risk/opportunity mitigation/creation in line with company policies.
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Work with the Legal team to coordinate and compile/manage a vendor management contract tracker.
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Support strategic global projects with procurement skills as required.
Requirements:
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Significant procurement experience.
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Experience in category management.
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Experience in managing contract databases.
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Strong written and numeracy skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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Experience in negotiating contracts.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders, both internal and external, at all levels.
Benefits:
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Private healthcare.
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Wellbeing allowance up to £300.00 per year.
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Monthly yoga sessions and quarterly massages.
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Annual programme of fun events.
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On-site restaurant.
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave