Procurement Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage various categories focusing on FM spend. This role, based in Essex, offers an immediate start with a contract lasting 6 months, with potential for extension. The position requires experience in public sector procurement and strong communication skills, including a 2-day office presence per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement with PA23 training evidence.
• Demonstrable experience managing procurement activity end to end.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Help manage procurement categories end to end focused on FM spend.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Develop and embed category management strategies.
• Review contracts for risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Guide stakeholders through the tendering process.
• Play a key role in contract management and supplier relationships.
• Support the Head of Procurement as required.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Overview

An interim requirement working for this highly respected non-for-profit organisation based in Essex. Working as part of an established procurement team, this role will play a key part in helping the organisation achieve its objectives during an exciting period of transformation. There is a need to be in the office 2 days per week with an empowering and supportive culture in place.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a range of procurement categories end to end with a particular focus on FM spend.
• Work closely with a range of internal stakeholders up to C-Suite, providing advice and support to ensure compliance and buy-in to strategic procurement objectives.
• Develop and embed category management strategies.
• Review current contracts to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Guide stakeholders through the tendering process.
• Play a key role in contract management, driving supplier relationships.
• Support the Head of Procurement as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in public sector procurement is essential with evidence of completing PA23 training (pre-requisite).
• Demonstrable experience managing procurement activity end to end across a range of categories including FM spend.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Immediate start available; role initially for 6 months with scope to extend.

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