Procurement Consultant
- Employer
- GPA Procurement
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater) (with weekly business travel)
- Salary
- £45k-£62k p.a. + Benefits
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Buyer, Category Manager, Procurement, Purchasing
- Sector
- Private sector
- Function
- Buyer, Consultant, Specialist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We have a great opportunity with our client for a passionate Procurement professional looking to move to a more exciting position as a Consultant.
Engagements will vary, working across amazing public or private sector clients and a range of markets. Therefore, geographic locations and duration of specific engagements will also vary. The nature of each assignment will vary dependent on the contractual requirements but may include: Supporting Opportunity Assessment, Savings Delivery, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management, Transformation activities and Project Management.
Engagements may include working across multiple categories of spend or require development in specific subject matter expertise. In addition to client delivery you will be a member of a Category Team supporting internal business development in areas such as product development, best practice and innovation, market shaping, knowledge sharing and sales opportunities. Most of the work we do is around indirect product so experience in this area is pivotal.
As Procurement Consultant (Senior Consultant – Procurement), you will have:
- Demonstrable experience of delivering indirect procurement projects with some strategy development and supporting category management.
- Experience of developing relationships and working with stakeholders and suppliers. Demonstrates track record in supplier selection, negotiation, implementation and complex contract management delivering cost/ savings targets.
- Some experience working in a complex and changing environment with demanding business objectives.
- Has knowledge of sourcing across categories and industry sectors.
- Experienced in working in a matrix structures would be advantageous.
As Procurement Consultant (Senior Consultant – Procurement), you will be:
- Degree educated
- Proficiency with Excel
- Working towards MCIPS qualification or a relevant business subject
The role might include travel and therefore will require an individual with flexibility to work across multiple locations and be on client site/company offices a minimum of four days a week. Whilst our client aims to keep stays away from home to 2-3 nights per week, it is possible that engagements will require more.
To register your interest in this, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV, stating your location and current salary details to info@gpa-procurement.com or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.
GPA Procurement (UK) Limited (GPA) acts as an employment business and an employment agency. GPA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Company
GPA Procurement
GPA Procurement is a highly experienced and very successful procurement recruitment company. The GPA brand has been synonymous with the recruitment of procurement professionals from Graduate to Head of Procurement for the last 21+ years. Our successful track record, our pedigree and our commitment to quality sets us apart. We are the trusted partner to many organisations both large and small from the private and public sectors. In the last 12 months we have delivered assignments ranging from a 45 head retained campaign to more focused search/headhunting assignments.
GPA has one of the best procurement recruitment teams that include experienced recruiters and procurement practitioners. We can and do deliver!
GPA Procurement (UK) Limited
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2PW
Telephone: 01423 520080
Email: info@gpa-procurement.com
Website: www.gpa-procurement.com
- Telephone
- 01423520080
- Location
-
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG12PW
GB
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