Role Pitch As a Procurement Specialist you will work closely with all parts of the business to support their procurement needs, which will include conducting go-to market tendering exercises to procure payment partners, technology vendors, and payroll service providers. You will be regularly liaising with key departmental stakeholders demonstrating an ability to contribute & lead on strategic initiative projects that align to the wider organizational objectives. You will be responsible for conducting PQQ, RFI’s, RFP’s & other methods of tendering through a Strategic Sourcing Tool. As well as managing the end-to-end commercial & contractual negotiations, creating & demonstrating cost value creation within our organisation. The role will then have ongoing responsibility for supporting with all the in-life procurement related activities for a dedicated number of global suppliers, including strategic negotiations & contractual renewals or amendments. Key Responsibilities Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include: Ability to promote Procurement values & objectives effectively, including policies, systems and processes. Independently being responsible for completing end-to-end tendering exercises, evidencing cost & value creation. Managing all in-life Procurement-related activities for a dedicated number of Global Suppliers. Management of a variety of initiative projects that align to the business objectives. Delivering all aspects of the role within the desired & expected timeframes for each scope of work, taking accountability and ownership for delivering on time, accurately & to a business expected standard. Description Attributes and Experience Required: Demonstrable procurement experience with a clear understanding of core procurement methodology. Experience in conducting tendering exercises. Demonstrable knowledge of negotiation tactics, approaches & techniques. Experience in negotiating & handling contractual documents. Experience in communicating with key organisational stakeholders. Experience of working with global supply chains, preferred. CIPS network member preferred. Benefits Package and Benefits: Competitive annual salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Flexible remote working Birthday leave Flexible pension contribution Life assurance x4 Private medical insurance Earned Wage Access (via CloudPay Now app) Personal and professional development opportunities Friendly working environment