Senior Procurement Advisor

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to assist the Procurement Manager in developing procurement policies and managing procurement activities across the business. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000, alongside flexible working options and a range of benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On the job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Flexible benefits including high street savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management and policy development.
• Ability to advise and train on procurement practices.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Support strategic procurement projects and initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Cost-saving identification

Compliance

Risk assessment

Job description

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Senior Procurement Advisor

As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will play a key role in assisting the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing procurement policies and providing expert procurement advice across the business. You will manage procurement for various commodities, services, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. You will also be responsible for managing and supporting a team of procurement professionals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Managing procurement activities including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Supporting strategic procurement projects and initiatives
• Developing procurement policies and ensuring compliance across the business
• Advising and training managers on procurement practices
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies
• Collaborating with SHEQ to ensure supplier compliance with H&S and environmental standards
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing safe and sustainable work practices
• Overseeing the performance of Procurement Administrators, Coordinators, and Advisors
• Leading reviews and improvements of current contracts and supplier agreements
• Supporting tendering processes, including preparation of specifications and evaluation criteria

What you'll get in return

• Salary between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
• Hybrid and Flexible working options