Location: Basingstoke Department: Procurement Hours: Full Time The Team You will join the newly formed procurement team consisting of the Procurement Director and the Chief Commercial Officer to deliver and document a complete suite of regulatory compliant and commercially advantageous agreements with all suppliers to the group companies using a software specific package that automates compliancy through multiple frameworks, helps identify and manage third party risks and stores supplier information. The Purpose To assist in managing the implementation of the software package, transfer all documentation stored in various locations across the network, be responsible for the upkeep of all documentation pertaining to suppliers in the software package and work alongside the Procurement Director to revenue assure any new agreements entered into. The Role Working up to 5 days a week from the Basingstoke office you will work closely with both the Procurement Director and the Chief Commercial officer to maintain supplier agreement records. You will be responsible for completing the on-boarding process for any new suppliers or re-engage with existing suppliers where the on-boarding process and agreements have lapsed or are incomplete. You will assist in the comparison of supplier rates where the company procure a product from more than one vendor and keep knowledge of all supplier commitments and requests. You will liaise with Group companies on occasion, particularly if newly acquired, to understand their suppliers and cost thereof and always seek to minimize cross-over and maximise savings by bringing such differences to the attention of the Procurement Director. Key Responsibilities To ensure that each supplier has been through and completed the supplier on-boarding process To maintain the supplier document store with all up-to-date supplier agreement including any amendments and addendums Understand and communicate to the Procurement Director when supplier agreements are due to expire Collate and present any supplier variations such as annual price increases into an excel spreadsheet or any such other form as might be required to be used in supplier negotiations or to underpin the annual group budget You will help in the communication with the senior management teams of each group company to understand what supplier agreements are controlled by the procurement team and what will be delegated down to the senior management team Key Tasks To maintain the document store with supplier agreements that are up to date and conform to our underlying ISO and framework accreditations Develop, implement and maintain procedures of best practices and standards Understand analysis reports and analysis of differences between supplier agreements Identify own training requirements and gaps in your own knowledge To maintain close to 100% accuracy in ever task you undertake Skills And Experience Positive can-do attitude Proven problem-solving attitude Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of attention to detail Strong organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Interest in Technology & Innovation IT Literate, to include good spreadsheet understanding