Procurement Specialist

Title: Procurement Specialist
Vacancy Type Contract
Duration (Contract/Fixed Term) 3 months
Hours Per Week         37.5
Location: Whiteley 
Rate: £200 - £250 per day 
 
Specific Job Description 
This position reports to Procurement  and Contracts Manager, the individual will be authorised to negotiate and make binding decisions on behalf of the company, subject to appropriate approvals and serves as a primary interface with internal customers and external suppliers.  They roles includes developing and implementing procurement strategies in conjunction with the various stakeholder teams to satisfy programme objectives; assist in negotiating non-standard terms and agreements as required to meet set objectives.

• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Will prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Conduct negotiations
• Participate and lead as appropriate planning and approval process for negotiation
• Prepare and complete negotiations within approved limits and in a timely manner
• Participate and lead as appropriate fact finding, negotiation and follow up activity
• Negotiate non-standard agreements with support as appropriate
• Provide support and assistance to lead as appropriate
• Will assume additional responsibility as directed

 
Required skills, qualifications and experience 

• Experienced in working with indirect procurement policies and procedures
• Flexible approach and self-motivated in achieving personal targets/objectives, with the ability to perform with professionalism at all times
•  Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work to achieve multiple, often conflicting, deadlines
• Develop strong positive relationships
•  Proven communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership of procurement initiatives
• Category Management Skills
• International Procurement Experience

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. 

We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today.
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