Defensive Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

Company Overview

Morson Talent is a leading recruitment agency in the UK, specializing in finding top talent for various industries. We are currently looking for a skilled Defensive Procurement Specialist to join our team.

Salary

We offer a highly competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus additional benefits.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing our specific systems and equipment suppliers, ensuring that we have the most up-to-date knowledge of the supplier market, including new innovations and key emerging technologies relevant to the category. You will lead major / business critical supplier selection exercises to support business needs, deploy, implement, and monitor category strategies. You will also be responsible for end-to-end performance management of the acquisition process via the management of RFIs and/or RFPs, as well as supplier relationship management and continuous improvement of suppliers within the category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accountability for ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge of the supplier market, including new innovations and key emerging technologies relevant to the category.
  • Responsibility for leading major / business critical supplier selection exercises to support business needs, as well as the deployment, implementation, and monitoring of category strategies.
  • End-to-end performance responsibility for the acquisition process via the management of RFIs and/or RFPs.
  • Responsibility for supplier relationship management and continuous improvement of suppliers within the category.

Required Skills and Qualifications

You should have proven experience in direct procurement categories, ideally with experience working with technical/engineering stakeholders. You should also have experience in developing, supporting, and implementing category strategy initiatives, as well as performance managing suppliers to above target performance. A good understanding of the market for the category, customer drivers, needs, and programme issues is essential.

Benefits

In addition to the competitive salary, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

  • Hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance your work and personal life.
  • Private medical insurance, providing peace of mind and protection for you and your loved ones.
  • Life assurance, offering financial security in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
  • 27 days holiday + public holidays, giving you time to relax and recharge.
  • Fantastic progression opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills and advance your career.

Location

The role is based in Templecombe, with hybrid working arrangements available. We welcome applications from candidates who are commutable to other office locations.



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