Procurement Specialist

We are looking for experienced Procurement Specialists to join our Procurement team You will be part of developing and implementing category management strategies using market intelligence and management information to develop category plans and strategies. Identify cost savings and improvement opportunities.
This is a 12month FTC contract hybrid role that will involve some travelling to our sites
Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category management strategies: Using market intelligence and management information to develop category plans and strategies. Identify cost savings and improvement opportunities
* Tender negotiation: Leading contract negotiations with suppliers in accordance with company regulations, both for new and renewal business where appropriate.
* Purchase Ordering: Convert the company’s approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders for the area responsible – typically 4 -6 sites and for the categories assigned.
* Vendor Management: Work with suppliers to leverage savings and build long-term relationships. Resolve supply issues. Hold periodic supplier performance review meetings. Ensure products and services meet end user expectations and Total Cost of Ownership objectives
* Building internal relationships: Spending time with stakeholders to understand their challenges and goals. Work with Operations to agree service specifications in preparation for the tender process. Liaise with Legal, Compliance and Finance to ensure all necessary gateways are followed during the tender process.
* Systems: Work with and develop a set of procurement tools as necessary including electronic tendering, electronic signature, contract database, supplier catalogue portal and spend categorisation tools.
* Reporting: Monitor and report key procurement metrics such as savings delivered and volume of Purchase Orders
* Work collaboratively and openly with Head of Procurement to support the Purchasing Function. Provide general purchasing support, application of knowledge and response to internal and external customers in a proactive and pragmatic approach.
* Carry out any other purchasing duties as may arise from time to time.
* Provide information, maintain records and carry out all duties in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
* Enhance the image and reputation of the company whilst supporting its commercial interests.
* Comply with good health and safety practice, all statutory requirements, company policies and standard procedures.
About You (Key Skills/Competencies)
* Good technical purchasing knowledge – processes, systems
* Stakeholder engagement and project delivery
* Purchase Ordering
* Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
* Strong commercial acumen, Analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Attention to detail