Senior Procurement Specialist | Leading Service Provider | South London
- Employer
- Procurement Heads
- Location
- South London
- Salary
- £45-50,000 + 5% bonus
- Closing date
- 3 Apr 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Procurement
- Sector
- Customer Service, Energy & Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A leading service provider with operations spanning across Europe, and the largest customer base in the industry, is seeking a Procurement Specialist. Joining a team renowned for initiatives they have introduced nationally, you will work on innovative projects, launching cutting-edge technology into the industry.
As a key member of the supply chain function you will work closely with stakeholders, taking ownership in developing and managing contracts and supplier relationships. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will have capacity to share ideas and input into strategy. You will work with confidence and demonstrate capability to lead processes independently.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work to generate savings in conjunction with wider supply chain team
- Identify opportunities to drive strategy across allocated categories
- Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and managing expectations accordingly
- Manage supplier base and drive efficiencies
- Ensure that all procurement and supply chain activities are carried out in an ethical and controlled manner in line with policy and procedures
- Assist with the ongoing review of Supply Chain practices and procedures
Skills and Experience Required:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or a student member working towards the professional qualification
- Proven procurement / supply chain experience with track record of effective stakeholder and supplier management
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Commercial acumen with the ability to drive complex commercial negotiations
- Experienced in negotiating high value contracts
- Team player with proven experience working with cross functional teams.
- Project planning skills
To discuss this role in more depth please contact Sophie Cook at Procurement Heads on 01962 869 838. Sophie is managing this role on an exclusive basis. All enquiries are handled confidentially.
Company
Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.
With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.
Our purpose...
To deliver recruitment as a professional service.
We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.
Our values
Rewarding relationships
For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.
Exceeding expectations
More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.
Doing the right thing
Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.
Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.
Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD
Tel: 01962 869 838
Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/
- Website
- http://www.procurementheads.com/
- Telephone
- 01962 869 838
- Location
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Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom
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