Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Escape Recruitment Services Full time

Job Type: Contract

Town/City: Edinburgh

County: City of Edinburgh

Salary/rate: Remote or Hybrid Working

Sector: Supply Chain & Procurement

Job ref: SJB60988

Post Date: 17.07.2023

**Shuna Boyle**:
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Procurement & Supply Chain

01506 517 214

07549 035 192

**Description**:
Our client is a Global Drinks Manufacturer whose brands are instantly recognisable has a requirement for an Interim Procurement Specialist.

The Interim Procurement Specialist will report to the Global Head of Category and be responsible for delivering the tender for Labels.

Responsibilities of the role are:

- Leading sourcing activities associated with Labels
- Supporting end-to-end procurement management through the execution of the execution of the works including any additional sourcing, supplier performance management, stakeholder management, variations, risk management, project updates and escalation management
- Working in close collaboration stakeholders to ensure all KPI's are delivered - contract completion, sourcing responsibly, Inflation mitigation, Productivity pipeline delivery.
- Identify and appropriately manage all opportunities and risk as the projects progress.

Knowledge and experience required for the role:

- Proven procurement and category management experience
- Experience in packaging or labels procurement would be highly advantageous
- Demonstrated performance in projects with cross-functional teams, experience in executing projects aligned to category and procurement strategies, managing and negotiating with suppliers
- Strong analytical and financial awareness including a strong understanding of financial goals & value drivers relevant to the
- Track record of generating insights to influence decision-making; good commercial acumen
- Accountable for delivering project outcomes on time and budget
- Liaison with key stakeholders/suppliers, managing relationship
- Supporting business resources Completing RFP's & contract execution/negotiation
- Excel wizard

This role can be remote with occasional travel to Scottish or London offices.



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