EMEA Procurement Category Specialist

2 months ago


England, United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time

EMEA Procurement Category Specialist

Location – Bracknell

Hyrbid/Remote (Flexible)

Pay rate - £32.31 per hour, equivalent to £63,000 per annum

Contract – 1 year


As a Procurement Category Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.


Your responsibilities in the role


Providing Category support across Converting & Pack Out Services across 3rd Party Manufacturing & Hard Goods.

Responsible for supporting supplier consolidation, while helping the company and the Procurement organization meet its cost savings and working capital goals.

Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices.

Supporting supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for the company, leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships.

Identifying, leading & implementing solutions for complex and multi-faceted situations regarding dual-sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply.

Determining & leading opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of Procurement information & metrics, including navigating complex situations and managing multiple internal & external stakeholders.

Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include VMI (vendor managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc.


Skills and Experience


Procurement Experience of 5+ years

Must have experience in on of the following areas: Direct materials / GFR / Converting / Assembly / Kitting.

Strong Negotiation Experience

Stakeholder/Supplier Management Experience

Experience in a manufacturing organisation

Analytical

SAP knowledge

Negotiation

Communication (both verbal & written)

Self Starter


Further details provided upon application



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