Senior Procurement Specialist

18 hours ago


Wick, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time
Job Description

The Senior Buyer will operate as part of the Vigilant Procurement & Supply Chain team supporting the Procurement Manager in establishing the project procurement mechanics.

Responsibilities
  • Work with Procurement and Supply Chain team members, cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. representatives from Quality, Project Management, Engineering and Finance) and suppliers to ensure the timely implementation of Procurement processes relating to the selection, evaluation and approval of new suppliers, and reassessment of existing suppliers.
  • Know how to operate within the governance framework.
  • Ensure the requirements of EN9100 are met and supplier approval decisions can stand the scrutiny of internal and external audit.
  • Identification, monitoring and support to mitigation of supplier risks and opportunities, such as responsible trading, financial insolvency, cyber security, business continuity and product safety competence of suppliers.
  • Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, including automation, process improvement.
Experience Requirements
  • Understand the need to engage with senior management or specialist support as and when appropriate in order to report, obtain final authorisation of new suppliers from senior management, highlight and escalate issues.
  • In-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, and priorities and governance for area of responsibility.
  • Understands the line of business' strategy and priorities, to deliver procurement support that best meets them.
  • Knowledge of UK Defence Sector and its supply chain - recognise key players in market.
  • Knowledge of Mo D procurement processes.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • Able to adapt approach to ensure decisions support an optimised business outcome, whilst considering stakeholder relationships.
  • Able to communicate and influence across the immediate team and able to influence wider stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Able to deal with all scenarios when dealing with Procurement and Supply Chain activities.
  • Prioritising workload and communicating this to stakeholders when required.
  • Comfortable with addressing poor performance and handling difficult people.
  • A proactive approach to solving problems, guiding cross-functional stakeholders to make informed decisions based on risk and opportunity analysis, business acumen, knowledge, experience and total cost of acquisition principles


  • Wick, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

    Senior Buyer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at Certain Advantage. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major MoD project, leveraging your expertise in procurement processes and electronic communications.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Procurement and Supply Chain team to establish project procurement...


  • Wick, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

    Senior Buyer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at Certain Advantage. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major MoD project, leveraging your expertise in procurement processes and electronic communications.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Procurement and Supply Chain team to establish project procurement...


  • Sutton Wick, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    I'm excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Abingdon with a salary up to £50,000. This role will sit in the purchasing department, with excellent progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a vast amount of experience in the procurement profession...

  • Senior Buyer

    3 days ago


    Wick, Dorset, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Opportunity for a Senior Buyer for a major MoD Project. This is an initial 12 month contract but potentially could be a three year contract although it will be reviewed on an annual basis. It is based a minimum of three days a week in Dorset SC clearance required, Please note The Role is inside IR35 This role requires knowledge and experience of MoD...

  • Senior Buyer

    2 days ago


    Wick, Dorset, United Kingdom Certain Advantage Full time

    Opportunity for a Senior Buyer for a major MoD Project. This is an initial 12 month contract but potentially could be a three year contract although it will be reviewed on an annual basis. It is based a minimum of three days a week in DorsetSC clearance required, Please note The Role is inside IR35This role requires knowledge and experience of MoD...


  • Wick, United Kingdom NHS National Services Scotland Full time

    Senior Staff Nurse OpportunityNHS Scotland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse with extensive experience in SACT and intravenous administration of treatments for autoimmune diseases to...


  • Wick, United Kingdom NHS National Services Scotland Full time

    Senior Staff Nurse OpportunityNHS Scotland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse with extensive experience in SACT and intravenous administration of treatments for autoimmune diseases to...


  • wick, United Kingdom Circet IRE & UK Full time

    About the RoleCircet Ireland & UK is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing workflows, surveying and programming work streams, and organizing staff to carry out required works efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management: Manage the full project...


  • Wick, United Kingdom White Meadows Primary Academy Full time

    {"About this Role": "We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at White Meadows Primary Academy. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with specific needs to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities: * Provide individualized support to children with specific needs in class,...


  • Wick, United Kingdom White Meadows Primary Academy Full time

    {"About this Role": "We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at White Meadows Primary Academy. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with specific needs to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities: * Provide individualized support to children with specific needs in class,...


  • Wick, United Kingdom NHS Highland Full time

    Job Summary:NHS Highland is seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Older Adult Team in Caithness. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key Responsibilities:Assess and manage the clinical care of patients with mental...


  • Wick, United Kingdom NHS Highland Full time

    Job Summary:NHS Highland is seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Older Adult Team in Caithness. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs.Key Responsibilities:Assess and manage the clinical care of patients with mental...


  • Eton Wick, United Kingdom DCT Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Chef to join our client's team in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with senior chefs to prepare and present high-quality dishes for the menu.Maintain and adhere to established kitchen standards and protocols.Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure...


  • Eton Wick, United Kingdom DCT Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Chef to join our client's team in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with senior chefs to prepare and present high-quality dishes for the menu.Maintain and adhere to established kitchen standards and protocols.Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure...


  • Hampton Wick, Greater London, United Kingdom Hastoe Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join Hastoe's team as a Governance & Compliance Manager. As a senior member of the organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the company's compliance with regulatory requirements and providing expert advice to the Executive Team and the Group's Boards and Committees.Key...


  • Hampton Wick, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Hours: Full time, (35 hours) part time patterns will be considered. Location: Hybrid working (with minimum 1 day per week at Hastoe’s Head Office in Hampton Wick, near Kingston-upon-Thames). Benefits: 26 days plus bank holidays, plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan,...


  • Hampton Wick, United Kingdom Hastoe Full time

    Hours: Full time, (35 hours) part time patterns will be considered.Location: Hybrid working (with minimum 1 day per week at Hastoe’s Head Office in Hampton Wick, near Kingston-upon-Thames).Benefits: 26 days plus bank holidays, plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced...

  • Dental Nurse

    2 days ago


    Hampton Wick, United Kingdom Bupa Dental Care Full time

    Dental Nurse - Kingston Eden St 37hr week with Tuesday's off and working alternate Saturdays 8.30am to 2.30pm Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care - A family feel, with the security and stability that comes with being part of Bupa- Industry-leading benefits (read more on them below) As a Dental...