Senior Procurement Specialist

Skills

• Supplier lifecycle management
• Procurement Strategy
• Negotiation (commercial & contractual)
• Tender Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Contract Management
• Business Partnering
• Relationship Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Sustainability
• Leadership and Management - Management proficiency in influencing, analysis, decision making, empathy, communications, and adaptability
• Knowledge & Experience
• Established experience in strategic procurement, supplier development and category management, ideally within technology, telecommunications, media, broadcast, SaaS, managed service or other complex commercial environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies across technology, digital, product, professional services and operational categories, balancing commercial outcomes with business growth objectives.
• Proven ability to deliver sustainable savings / business benefit through the execution of Procurement strategies.
• Qualifications: a degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field is advantageous.
• Why Arqiva:
• We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.
• Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they’re needed - whether that’s bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.
• But it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. At Arqiva, you’ll find real connection: supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We’ll give you the space and support to grow - whether that’s developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.
• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• At Arqiva, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].
• If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!
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