Senior Procurement Specialist

1 day ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom RWS Entertainment Group Full time
Job Summary

RWS Global is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Specialist to join our global procurement optimization project. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in enhancing our procurement processes and driving efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a comprehensive analysis of our current vendor list, including categorization, evaluation, and identification of preferred suppliers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and gather information on past supplier performance and pricing.
  • Streamline the supplier list by consolidating vendors and eliminating redundancies.
  • Negotiate and finalize agreements with preferred suppliers to ensure maximum value for RWS Global.
  • Develop a comprehensive "preferred supplier list" with a secondary option for each category.
  • Lead procurement processes, including tendering, negotiations, and contract management.
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Procurement Manager to improve global procurement processes.
Requirements
  • Strategic Sourcing: Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Contract Management: Expertise in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to ensure they meet RWS Global's needs and mitigate risks.
  • Financial Analysis: Strong understanding of financial principles and costing methodologies to analyze supplier proposals and negotiate the best pricing.
  • Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage the supplier analysis project effectively, meeting timelines and achieving desired outcomes.
  • Negotiation Skills: Highly developed negotiation skills to secure the best possible terms and pricing from suppliers.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and build strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to foster trust and cooperation.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve challenges arising during the procurement process.
  • Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
Experience
  • Experience working in (or closely with) international companies, ideally with both an EU and US presence.
  • Proven ability to manage contract performance and mitigate risks associated with supplier agreements.
  • Utilized data analytics tools to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze supplier performance, and generate insightful reports for stakeholders.
  • Successfully managed complex procurement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies to identify and secure the best value from suppliers across various categories.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost savings and mitigating risk.
  • Implemented and overseen process improvements within the procurement function.
  • Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with Oracle NetSuite
Company Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Company Pension
  • 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
  • Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
  • Computer (Mac/Windows)
  • Mobile phone
  • Flexible working (office/remote)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
  • Childcare Support Policy
  • Employer Sponsored Vision Program

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