Indirect Procurement Specialist
18 hours ago
**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our team at WHSmith. In this role, you will be responsible for managing contractual negotiations and relationships with suppliers during the contracting process, supporting agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines, and supporting the delivery of cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across WHS.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience with similar accountabilities and hold CIPS qualifications or equivalent. Strong commercial acumen, proven negotiation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
We offer a competitive salary of £65,000 + car allowance and medical benefits, as well as a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, and a range of other benefits. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing contractual negotiations and relationships with suppliers during the contracting process
- Supporting agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines
- Supporting the delivery of cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across WHS
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