Procurement Specialist

Exciting Opportunity: Procurement Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist specialising in software and services to join a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

Pay Rate: Approximately £45 - £50 per hour PAYE

• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid - based in Warrington & working from home
• Contract: 6 months initially
• Start date: ASAP

The Procurement Specialist role involves:

• Strategize and Innovate: Develop and implement cutting-edge procurement strategies, plans, and dashboards that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Bridge the Gaps: Ensure seamless communication between procurement, project management, digital delivery team, suppliers, the corporate departments (Legal, Accounts, etc.), and the Client.
• Lead the Process: Manage the procurement process and supply chain for assigned tasks, ensuring top-notch compliance with policies, systems, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong working relationships with the stakeholders, digital delivery team, the client, and the supply chain.
• Challenge and Improve: Identify procurement needs and challenge incomplete or non-conforming forms and authorisations.
• End-to-End Excellence: Oversee the entire procurement process, including:
  • Preparing and issuing NDAs, DGQs, ITNs, and ITT packages.
  • Conducting competitive bid analysis and leading clarification meetings.
  • Preparing and issuing Contract Notifications and comprehensive reports and justifications.
  • Assisting with placing Purchase Orders through the corporate purchasing system.
  • Attending contract kick-off/pre-production meetings to ensure smooth project initiation.
  • Leading contract handover meetings with the commercial team.
• Be a Team Player: Provide vital support for the procurement teams as needed, ensuring no task is too big or too small.

Successful Procurement Specialist will have / be:

MCIPS/RICS accredited (or in progress)

5+ years in contracts, ideally in ICT and software procurement

Skilled at managing relationships at all organisational levels

Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills, capable of making sound business case recommendations

Well-organised, able to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities effectively

Effective both independently and as a team player, within a multi-discipline team

Proficient in MS Office 365, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.

Well versed with computerised purchasing systems.

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Should your application for a Procurement Specialist be successful, you will be contacted shortly.

The job title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract. We appreciate your interest in this role. E Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible.

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