Senior Procurement Advisor

Your new role
As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will play a key role in assisting the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing procurement policies and providing expert procurement advice across the business. You will manage procurement for various commodities, services, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. You will also be responsible for managing and supporting a team of procurement professionals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Managing procurement activities including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Supporting strategic procurement projects and initiatives
• Developing procurement policies and ensuring compliance across the business
• Advising and training managers on procurement practices
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies
• Collaborating with SHEQ to ensure supplier compliance with H&S and environmental standards
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing safe and sustainable work practices
• Overseeing the performance of Procurement Administrators, Coordinators, and Advisors
• Leading reviews and improvements of current contracts and supplier agreements
• Supporting tendering processes, including preparation of specifications and evaluation criteria

What you'll get in return

• Salary between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
• Hybrid and Flexible working options

What you need to do now
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