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Operational Procurement Specialist, Wales
Client:
Procurement Heads
Location:
Cardiff, South Wales
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
This pivotal role focuses on leading procurement planning and supplier relationship management across South Wales. Spend will cover a range of goods and services.
Based in Cardiff on a hybrid working basis with a requirement to travel across the region (3-day hybrid working: 2 days from home and up to 25% travelling).
Core Objectives:
* Develop high-quality plans and use coordinated category management across the larger group.
* Leverage and maximize cost savings for the business.
* Deliver best value and performance from the supply chain throughout the contract lifecycle.
* Ensure efficient Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes are implemented and followed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership on procurement processes and supplier relationship management within the region.
* Own the Regional Procurement Plan, ensuring efficient, timely, and coordinated procurement aligned with business objectives.
* Collaborate with Category Procurement teams to ensure alignment with Group category strategies.
* Implement work plans to achieve business objectives, cost efficiency targets, and risk management goals.
* Manage key supplier relationships, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with contracts.
* Drive process efficiencies and adherence to the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
* Demonstrable experience in delivering procurement projects, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
* Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with a drive for continuous improvement.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Professional qualifications such as CIPS or equivalent.
* Familiarity with Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 or Public Contract Regulations 2015.
* Experience managing various contract forms.
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