FM & Construction Procurement Specialist - c £52,000 + Benefits

Allen Lane are in search for a Procurement specialist for one of our East London based clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed Group Procurement team charged with delivering significant business benefits across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified with demonstrable category management experience of large value contracts in both the public and private sectors.

A successful track record of managing a portfolio of categories and delivering outstanding value, together with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are all essential for this role.

Key Duties will include:

• Provide advice on the development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures and ensuring this are aligned with UK and EU Procurement Legislation within all categories
• Experience of working across multiple disciplines including Building Services, M&E and Construction
• Analyse Data on the purchase to pay systems
• Implement the procurement strategy and ensuring this meets business objectives
• Liaising with stakeholders including customers, contractors and consultants,
• Negotiate with and influence suppliers to achieve improved service and quality
• Take an active role in leading development of innovative procurement strategies against defined commodity areas assigned.
• Work with both suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified
• Ensure that contracts within your area of responsibility deliver full life value for money
• Ensure procurement activity delivers against procurement strategy and assigned portfolio
• Provide advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations to the wider organisation.

For further information please apply now for further information or please call through to Allen Lane switchboard and ask for Becca Farnon.