Procurement Leader

TN United Kingdom; City of Darebin; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Leader for a 6-month contract in Preston. The role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring value for money through effective contract management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and a strong ability to negotiate complex contracts.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a procurement environment.
• High standard of procurement competence in sourcing, contracting, financial awareness, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the IPS focal point for day-to-day support on Category queries.
• Manage category suppliers and develop strong performance culture.
• Utilize data analytics to assess supplier data and improve performance.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Procurement

Job description

Procurement Leader - 6 Month Contract - Preston - £47.11ph UMB or £35ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role: Procurement, Supply Chain Procurement

Role:

• Act as the IPS focal point for day-to-day support on Category queries, liaising with preferred suppliers as necessary.
• Proactively manage category suppliers and develop a strong performance culture through effective working relationships.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value to the business via management of supplier contracts, competitive tenders, and procurement savings.
• Utilize data analytics to assess supplier data, structure and improve supplier performance, and ensure value for money.
• Identify and manage risks within the category.
• Support change or transformation project activities as required.
• Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with their requirements and expectations, share lessons learned, and generate new ideas.
• Ensure adherence to governance and assurance activities related to the category.

Knowledge (not limited to):

• Preferably at least 5 years' experience in a procurement environment.
• High standard of procurement competence in sourcing, contracting, financial awareness, and supplier management.
• Good understanding of procurement processes within the business.
• Ability to negotiate complex contract terms, with support from SMEs when appropriate.

Security:

BPSS + SC

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