We have an exciting opportunity at AGS Airports Ltd for a Category Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This is a permanent, full time role and will be based at Glasgow Airport. This vacancy will remain open until 17th January 2025, to allow for applications over the Festive period. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and benefits package Participation in our annual bonus plan 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays Generous pension contributions Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare Flexible Benefit Platform Life Assurance Cover Free on-site car parking Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role Job Description The Category Specialist provides effective support to the AGS Supply Chain function on supplier agreements, internal data management and system updates, and other procurement arrangements. They are responsible for: Supporting the Operational and Indirects Category Managers in tendering, negotiations and supplier evaluations. Sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing for goods and services. Working with suppliers and key stakeholders. The post-holder must take an extremely proactive approach and exhibit a passion for delivering exceptional results to the bottom line by working collaboratively with our teams by developing influential and positive relationships across the business. Principle accountabilities Responsibility for supporting the delivery of financial & non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Supply Chain business plan. Establish Supply Chain needs with internal stakeholders. Be an active champion of Supply Chain in internal stakeholder meetings. Manage day to day stakeholder use and delivery of the Airport procurement systems. Create & run reports showing third party spend & commitments by multiple variants (supplier, category, timeframe) via the procurement system. Manage the tendering process. Full accountability for the procurement contract process including managing the gateway approval process. Manage Key supplier performance by establishing service level agreements, creating individual KPIs, arranging regular update meetings with key suppliers & stakeholders. Ensuring that local governance & processes are compliant with agreed internal & external procurement standards. To identify business supply risks across the airport and ensure appropriate action is taken to manage and mitigate risk. Qualifications and experience Essential Minimum 3 years Procurement experience with various categories with extensive hands on experience in a similar role in a complex, high value procurement environment. Experience in effectively using procurement systems. Strong analytical skills and sound judgment. Experience of drafting ITT documents and contracts. Experience of contract negotiations and contract change. Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders. Demonstrated evidence of good communication skills at all levels. Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure. Desirable CIPS qualified or working towards qualification Experience of Indirects Category Tendering Framework and boundaries The role covers Opex for all AGS Airports. Sourcing materials & services for all areas of the business. Support the airport teams in using & optimising our ERP as a procurement tool. Control of risk & compliance across procurement processes. Works within pre-determined governance structure as defined by the Head of Procurement. Regular interaction with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Inclusive Recruitment Process Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at ags_recruitmentagsairports.co.uk