Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate | 12 month contract | Hybrid | Basingstoke |
The role is primarily responsible for supporting a number of key spend categories across the many varied affiliates' Marketing, Medical, Sales and Support Services' activities. This requires working closely with internal clients and external companies to evaluate opportunities, define strategies and implement innovative solutions for the selection of suppliers and delivery of successful outcomes. The role also entails managing existing relationships to ensure the company maximises the full value from their supply chain spend.
You will ideally have proven experience within Procurement or have had significant exposure to external third party interactions, and it would be useful to have had some legal or contracting background.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply strategic sourcing processes, utilising project management skills and techniques to ensure timely project delivery and best value outcomes
Manage supplier relationships in conjunction with business area owners.
Act as an escalation point for contractual and performance issues.
Negotiate and develop contracts within areas of responsibility.
Manage sourcing/tendering process, utilising Ariba tools.
Provide commercial advice to business areas as required.
Work with business to develop approved supplier strategies and listings in key areas of responsib...