Procurement Officer

Day-to-day operational management of sub-categories, related suppliers, and ERP systems
● Deliver cost reduction and sustainability projects with support from category team
● Market research on product trends, innovation, sustainability, pricing and legislative requirements
● Help mitigate supply risks and drive continuous improvement
SPECIFIC TASKS
● Day-to-day issue resolution
● Run small tenders or medium tenders with support from Category team
● Support sourcing of leverage and non-critical supplies
● Ongoing analysis of category areas
● Part and supplier creation process
● Nav price list maintenance
● Negotiate terms with smaller suppliers and implement contracts in line with policy and processes (typically up to £1.5m annual spend) with support from line manager
● Assess new suppliers in line with processes to provide guidance for supplier approval.
● Conduct supplier analysis to support various projects, including acquisitions

What you need to succeed:
Studying CIPS is desirable or business degree equivalent
2 years minimum experience gained within a procurement role
Stakeholder management experience
Proven negotiation skills
Some contract law knowledge would be benefical
Strong analytical and problem solving experience
ERP systems experience would be highly desireable