Job summary

Procurement Leader - 6 month contract - Preston - £47.11ph UMB or £35ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Procurement, Supply Chain Procurement

Important

Procurement Leader

Job description

Role:

• Will act as the IPS focal point for providing day-to-day support on Category queries liaising with preferred suppliers where necessary.

• Proactively manage category suppliers and develop a strong performance culture through effective working relationships

• Identify opportunities to deliver value to the business through management of Supplier contracts, delivery of competitive tenders and through identification of Procurement savings.

• Use of data analytics to assess supplier data in order to structure and improve supplier performance and where applicable value for money.

• Identification and management of Risks on the category.

• Support activities where required on any change or transformation project activities.

• Engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment in the delivery of the category service with their requirements and expectations, share "lessons learnt" and generate new ideas.

• Ensure governance and assurance activities in relation to the Category are adhered to and promoted.

Knowledge: (not limited to)

• Preferably possess a minimum of 5 years' experience of working in a Procurement environment; and / or

• Possess a high standard of Procurement competence in key areas of Sourcing process knowledge, Contracting Skills, Financial Awareness, and Supplier Management.

• A good understanding of the Procurement process in the business

• An ability to negotiate complex contract terms (including obtaining support from SME's when appropriate).

Security:

BPSS + SC

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC and you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.