Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Winnersh Berkshire, United Kingdom Aspect Resources Full time

Role: Procurement Specialist – SC Cleared Location: Winnersh. Berkshire (2 days/week on site) IR35: Outside Rate: £45.21/hr (Ltd) MAX Duration: 18 Months Security Clearance: SC Essential: Procurement Generalist Attention to detail Analytical skills Develop Analysis – supplier bids Effective interpersonal skills with good verbal, written, presentation, influencing & negotiation skills Good IT literacy, able to pick up system skills and knowledge to access and analyse relevant data. Understands system role and how to access relevant information within procurement, commissioning & performance management 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 Good planning & organisation skills Supplier Relationship Management. Stakeholders Collaboration The Role: Contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of a Category Strategy for assigned spend categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Prepare and support with the execution of strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategy and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. 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) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. 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. Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Deliver Category targets and KPI’s for assigned spend categories. Implement ways of working according to Category Management Framework. Business Intelligence and Benchmark including business intelligence and supplier market analysis, benchmark potential suppliers and market insight to support category development. The Category Specialist, with the Category Team, is responsible for securing and tracking cost reduction, contract management and continuity of Supply Chain. Prepare & execute the RFx process in collaboration with stakeholders including supplier evaluation and selection, supplier negotiations (costs and contract) Assist in appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)



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