Procurement Category Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Procurement Category Specialist - Utilities Category

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Specialist to join our team in Utilities Category. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for supporting the evaluation of competitive tenders for the supply of utilities spend and negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development, management, and implementation of comprehensive strategies on a global and regional basis to deliver impressive cost savings and wider commercial benefits that impact company results for facilities spend.
  • Build strategic relationships with critical suppliers and develop risk mitigation strategies to provide secure and cost-effective sources for specialist commodities.
  • Assist in all aspects of the sourcing process from supplier engagement and analysis through to contract management.
  • Work with commercial teams to negotiate contracts and deliver savings and value add for the category.
  • Develop market know-how and gravitas to influence major decisions across the aviation units while working with senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with other members of the procurement team, internal stakeholders, and external parties to seek continued improvement in category value.
Requirements
  • 2-4+ years of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience, with a CV that details commercial achievements (cost savings & avoidance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship and performance improvement, stakeholder engagement).
  • Expertise in indirect procurement, ideally with knowledge and experience in managing utilities spend.
  • Procurement / strategic sourcing / buying experience within complex global organisations.


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