Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
We are a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide a comprehensive Procurement Service to business stakeholders for assigned categories.
- Execute strategic sourcing initiatives, using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with the best suppliers.
- Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure supply assurance, quality, and adherence to specifications.
- Engage with internal customers to understand business needs and expected outcomes.
- Conduct spend analysis to identify sourcing and negotiation opportunities, and perform supplier segmentation classification.
- Develop and deliver an annual strategic sourcing plan and benefits/initiatives, managing key stakeholders.
- Plan and execute supplier negotiations and new sourcing initiatives in line with supplier segmentation and delegated authorities.
- Ensure documentation, including contracts, SLAs, and price agreements, is properly captured.
- Set cost standards to support budgeting and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis.
- Represent the Procurement function at relevant meetings, focusing on achieving lowest total cost/whole life cost outcomes.
- Undertake market research for assigned categories, demonstrating a deep understanding of cost drivers, key materials, and supplier industries.
- Manage supplier performance, delivering scorecards and fostering continuous improvement.
- Expedite and resolve delivery or service issues, collaborating with administration teams as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives as directed.
- Degree (or equivalent) qualified in suitable Business discipline
- CIPS qualified or working towards
- Strategic sourcing experience
- Negotiation plan development and execution
- Market research for supply market analysis and 'should cost'
- RFx, e-auction experience desirable
- Influencing, persuasion skills with internal stakeholders and supply base
- Good Word and Powerpoint skills, and excellent Excel skills
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working (around 2 days per week in the office).
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
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