Procurement Specialist | Mansfield | Salary – £42,000 – £47,000 | Hybrid working | 37 days holiday | 27% Pension Contribution
Cherry Professional are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist. Working with service delivery teams, you will identify the requirements, be involved in the research stage and planning stage, go out to tender and lead during the evaluation, moderation, and contract award stage.
Responsibilities:
1. Effectively manage suppliers and contracts to sustain value throughout the life of contracts.
2. Implement Category Management principles where appropriate; research and understand markets in which the business operates.
3. Engage appropriate internal and external stakeholders to gain information and insight to support the development of strategic procurement.
4. Act as Procurement Expert and Advisor for the business.
5. Build and maintain relationships with business management and operational teams, influencing procurement strategy and decision-making.
6. Lead multi-discipline teams to deliver effective contracts and to design new commercial arrangements considering business requirements and risks.
7. Manage the negotiation, planning, and placement of contracts.
8. Participate in an evolution strategy for Procurement, delivering increased benefits by working with colleagues, staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to bring about improved value creation.
9. Develop Supplier Relationship Management strategy to facilitate improved performance and increased market knowledge.
10. Develop a structure and program for supplier engagement.
Ideal Candidate:
1. Professionally qualified in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.
2. Relevant post-qualification experience.
3. Experience of managing and prioritising multiple procurement projects.
4. Knowledge of Procurement best practices.
5. Experience of Supplier Relationship Management.
6. Good negotiation skills.
7. Good knowledge of UK and EU legislation.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client.
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