Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Reading

Full time hours - 40 per week

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Specialist to join our team. This role involves contributing to the development and implementation of a Category Strategy for assigned spend categories, aligning with business objectives and driving efficiency's. If you meet the essential requirements listed below and are eager to make a difference in our organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountability's:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Category Strategies to meet business objectives.
• Execute strategic sourcing activities in alignment with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list.
• Support contractual and commercial management, ensuring compliance with company policies and directives.
• Assist in Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers, including contract management and risk identification.
• Monitor supplier performance and secure commercial compensation for non-compliance.
• Prepare and assist with external management review meetings with segmented suppliers.
• Drive operational efficiency in alignment with Supply Chain Processes and Strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company standards related to environmental, sustainability, health, safety, security, quality, and ethics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Category Strategies to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Manage supplier base and classification to secure competition.
• Deliver Category targets and KPIs for assigned spend categories.
• Implement ways of working according to AWE Category Management Framework.
• Conduct business intelligence and benchmarking to support category development.
• Secure and track cost reduction, contract management, and continuity of Supply Chain.
• Prepare and execute the RFx process, including supplier evaluation and selection.
• Ensure competitive initial and total cost development in the product and service life cycle.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of contracts, ensuring compliance and contract administration.
• Support the management of commercial risks and forecast spend with key stakeholders.
• Segment and manage suppliers according to AWE Supplier Relationship Management Framework.
• Monitor and mitigate supplier risks, making corrective action plans as necessary.
• Develop supplier strategies for key suppliers within assigned spend categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure their involvement in category strategies and sourcing activities.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, please apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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