Strategic Procurement Officer

Lorien; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer to enhance supplier relationships and manage contracts effectively. This exciting role involves setting up Supplier Relationship Management for high-risk suppliers and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective governance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT markets and UK Procurement Legislation, along with excellent communication and contract drafting skills. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on procurement strategies while navigating the complexities of supplier management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of IT markets and UK Procurement Legislation.
• Strong understanding of legal provisions and contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Set up Supplier Relationship Management for high-risk suppliers.
• Collaborate with Category Managers for supplier segmentation.

Skills

IT market knowledge

UK Procurement Legislation

Contract drafting

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Writing skills

Change implementation

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer Bravo!

Achilles Utility Vendor Database

Job description

Lorien's Utilities client is currently recruiting for a Strategic Procurement Officer to join on a 6-month initial contract, inside IR35.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for setting up Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) within a specified high risk category of suppliers.
2. Update supplier contracts, ensuring a risk report is created to show progress.
3. Collaborate with Category Managers and the Business to develop standard and complex supplier segmentation and governance.
4. Ensure risks are highlighted and a process is established to manage suppliers.
5. Support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.
6. Work closely with Stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, and influence beyond your sphere of responsibility.

Your Skills and Experience

1. Broad knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation, with the ability to contextualize this knowledge.
2. Strong understanding of statutory and legal provisions, with experience in drafting IT contracts with special terms to ensure long-term protection for the business.
3. Experience with procurement systems such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo!, Achilles Utility Vendor Database, or similar systems is beneficial.
4. Strong understanding of supply chain management.
5. A target-focused, result-driven individual capable of implementing change.
6. Excellent communication, numeracy, and writing skills.

If interested, please submit your CV, and I will contact you accordingly.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio act as an Employment Business regarding this vacancy.