Strategic Procurement Specialist — Sourcing & Contracts

AXA; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance

Life assurance

WeCare programme

AXA Health & Wellbeing App

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced company pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

AXA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives at a client site in Macclesfield, UK. The role involves owning the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts and developing supplier contracting strategies.

Ideal candidates will have CIPS qualifications and 3+ years of progressive procurement experience, with deep understanding of supplier engagement and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification is required.
• 3+ years progressive procurement experience.
• Deep understanding of supplier engagement best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts.
• Develop and execute supplier contracting strategies.
• Drive strategic supplier relationship management.

Skills

CIPS Qualified

Procurement experience

Supplier engagement

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

AXA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives at a client site in Macclesfield, UK. The role involves owning the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation process for complex service contracts and developing supplier contracting strategies.

Ideal candidates will have CIPS qualifications and 3+ years of progressive procurement experience, with deep understanding of supplier engagement and strong stakeholder management skills.