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Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

Are you a procurement expert eager to advance your career? We are currently seeking a Buyer for a prominent Professional Services firm recognized for its dedication to excellence, innovation, and integrity.

This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to significant projects, enhancing value and efficiency throughout the organization.


About the Role

As a Buyer, you will report directly to the Procurement Manager overseeing Bids, Mobilisations, and Acquisitions.

Your primary responsibilities will include supporting essential procurement functions, particularly concerning bids and mobilisations.

You will be instrumental in securing competitive supplier pricing, facilitating seamless supplier onboarding, and validating pricing to ensure our client consistently provides outstanding service.


Key Responsibilities


Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting:
  • Gathering data on spending, volume, and service requirements in preparation for sourcing activities.
  • Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal market value.
  • Assisting in the formulation and execution of sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

Bid Support:
  • Collaborating with the Procurement Category & Sourcing Teams and Bid Pricing Teams to secure competitive supplier pricing.
  • Leading supplier engagement during bid processes to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.

Mobilisation Support:
  • Assisting in validating pricing for new contracts to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Managing supplier onboarding processes, ensuring all suppliers are thoroughly vetted and integrated into the organization’s systems prior to contract commencement.

Stakeholder Management:

Managing and supporting a diverse range of internal stakeholders within the bids and mergers team, ensuring alignment and successful execution of procurement strategies.

Working collaboratively with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Shared Services teams to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers, balancing the need for challenge with the importance of positive, collaborative interactions.


Supplier Management:
  • Ensuring suppliers meet the organization’s standards for quality, reliability, and delivery.
  • Monitoring supplier performance and collaborating with them to resolve any issues that may arise.

Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing processes and supplier engagement strategies.
  • Contributing to the establishment of annual procurement targets and goals, focusing on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and risk mitigation.

What We're Looking For


Experience & Expertise:

You should possess 2 to 3 years of procurement experience with a solid track record in sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential.


Skills:

Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are required.

You must be adept at managing multiple priorities effectively and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.


Qualifications:

A CIPS qualification is preferred but not mandatory. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.


Cultural Fit:

Our ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering exceptional service consistently, embodying the values of integrity, trust, and going the extra mile.

We also highly value diversity and inclusion, and we seek someone who thrives in a diverse environment.



Benefits:
  • Up to £35,000
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 5% Pension Contribution
  • Private Health Care