Procurement Specialist
This is a key role within the company, responsible for deploying best practice solutions to meet operational procurement goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the procurement process for Professional Services and Operations categories.
* Work with business areas to ensure tender requirements are agreed and contracts are in place.
* Responsible for advertising, delivering and awarding tenders in line with business requirements and relevant procurement regulations.
* Support the development of robust procurement strategies and assist in the execution of annual implementation plans.
* Identify and deliver value for money through cost savings and continuous improvement programmes.
* Reporting and analysis of tender activities, as well as supplier market insights for assigned procurement categories.
* Engage in improvement projects and initiatives to support sustainability objectives.
* Help create a culture of high performance in the Procurement team.
Requirements:
* Previous procurement experience in Procurement.
* Experience in Public Procurement is desirable, especially in highly regulated environments.
Desirable Skills:
1. Drive for Results: Exceeding goals and pushing self and others towards high levels of performance.
2. Strategic Agility: Thinking big picture and being future oriented.
3. Managing Change and Ambiguity: Openness to change and dealing comfortably with risk and uncertainty.
4. Commercial Acumen: Understanding and managing financials to maintain profitability and enhance value.