Procurement Specialist: Lead Sourcing & Savings (Hybrid)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute is seeking a Procurement Specialist contractor for a 6-month position in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset with strong communication and analytical skills, as well as experience in procurement activities. This is a great opportunity to contribute to effective procurement and contract management within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transactional procurement activities.
• Cradle-to-Grave exposure to the tender process.
• Experience of supplier selection and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for goods and services.
• Manage relationships with tier 3 suppliers.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through negotiation.

Skills

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading procurement institute is seeking a Procurement Specialist contractor for a 6-month position in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset with strong communication and analytical skills, as well as experience in procurement activities. This is a great opportunity to contribute to effective procurement and contract management within a hybrid working environment.