Category Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Unipart Rail, a leading logistics company, is seeking a skilled Category Procurement Specialist to leverage competitive advantage and best-in-class performance from a defined portfolio of strategic suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

This role will develop and deliver procurement strategies for a defined category of spend, covering direct and/or indirect materials, components, assemblies, and services. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the contracting arrangement with suppliers as well as developing supplier relationships and managing their performance.

Key Skills and Experience
  • Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to convert to tactical deployment plans.
  • MS Office/Google experience.
Requirements
  • Recognised procurement professional or relevant work experience (min 4+ years in a Consumables and Fasteners environment).
  • Experience within the Rail industry (Infrastructure / Rolling Stock (New build or MRO)) with good knowledge of the supplier market place & associated approvals requirements.
  • Excellent supplier development and relationship management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial drivers / supplier financial analysis and product cost analysis / benchmarking.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Business Need Car
  • Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
  • 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
  • Recognition events and rewards
  • Free on site car parking

As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world-class status in employee engagement.


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