Procurement - Procurement Manager 12 month FTC

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Rationalize the supplier base and plan category strategies across UK, European and international sourcing.
• Manage end-to-end RFI/RFP tenders, contract reviews and renewals, and supplier negotiations.
• Lead small and medium-sized projects; support large and complex tenders and procurement of small capital items.
• Support cost reduction, risk mitigation, annual spend control and continuous improvement.
• Provide commercial, contractual and negotiation support to stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least five years of procurement experience with similar accountabilities.
• Contract law and contract drafting experience; indirect category experience across goods and services is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced capability using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualifications will be considered but are not essential.

Workplace

• Hybrid working model from home and in the office.

Benefits

• Benefits include a 4pm Friday finish, flexible working, 25 days of holiday plus birthday and bank holidays, and the option to buy extra holiday.
• Other benefits include family-friendly leave, pension, Sharesave, annual performance bonus, car allowance, private medical cover and staff discount.

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