Specialist Buyer

1 week ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time

QAD 1754/2005Role:

Procurement Specialist Contract Length:
Anticipated 12 months Location: Reading, hybrid working

Pay Rate:

Competitive Market Rate We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for a public sector organisation to contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of a Category Strategy.

You will prepare and support with the execution of strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategy and preferred suppliers list.


Key accountabilities:

Prepare input and support the execution of Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers within the assigned categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance.

Support the monitoring of supplier performance, ensuring that suppliers meet contractual obligations using the Supplier Performance Card or specific contractual KPI and SLA and secure commercial compensation for supplier contractual non-compliance.

Prepare and assist with external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews)

Drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Supply Chain Processes and Strategies as well as performance of all activities in line with Supply Chain targets and the Category Group team targets.

Contribute to the development and drive the implementation of the Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models for assigned categories.


Key requirements:
A working understanding of procurement, commissioning and contract management activity and its contribution to achieving strategic and service aims and objectives
An understanding of a category management approach to procurement
Experience of purchasing a number of types of goods & services
Supplier Relationship Management.
Stakeholders Collaboration
Understands system role and how to access relevant information within procurement, commissioning & performance management
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