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Procurement Category Specialist
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Our client are a global market leader, a UK household name, going from strength to strength and driving change and sustainability towards Net Zero.Due to continued growth they are recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to execute a Category strategy, collaborating with stakeholders and other Category leads navigating complex landscapes of procurement projects within the Construction industry.Collaborative culture, flexibility around being remote travelling to various sites across the UK and will involve some UK travel meeting key clients.Duties will include:· Establish procurement plans considering new business needs, strategies, emerging risks, and supplier contracts.· Utilize tools like Porters Five Forces and Kraljic to grasp market dynamics and develop category strategies.· Collaborate with stakeholders to devise effective go-to-market strategies aligned with category goals.· Lead procurement tenders and negotiate contracts in line with the category's strategic direction.· Oversee commercial negotiations and collaborate with legal teams for contract drafting and negotiation.· Develop and implement SRM activities· Manage contract governance, collaborate with risk teams to mitigate risks associated with procurement.· Optimize the supplier base, refining buying channels and the category playbook for tactical sourcing.· Collaborate extensively within the Procurement Function to enhance stakeholder experience.· Preparedness for travel within the UK Ideal profile:· Degree level qualification in procurement, business, or relevant discipline, 2+ years of experience in a large-scale procurement organization.· Direct procurement experience in various areas, such as EPC procurement, large construction projects with FIDIC or NEC Contracts, projects involving CHP, Peaker engines, BESS, or Solar installations, and manufacturing solar, BESS, or ancillary equipment.· Experience performing end-to-end Category Management activities.· Desirable certifications include MCIPS or ISM, though not mandatory.· Ability to translate stakeholder requirements and market dynamics into a clear category strategy.· Demonstrated strategic thinking, linking the category strategy to business needs.· Strong knowledge of navigating market dynamics and commercial awareness.· Competence in commercial negotiation and construction contract drafting FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or similar.· Ability to effectively manage key suppliers to sustain negotiated value.· Proven negotiation skills with a track record of cost reduction in indirect spend.· Ability to influence without direct authority and manage upwards.Benefits include;· Competitive salary and bonus potential.· Remote working, Flexibility of attending local office 3/4 times per month.· Employee Energy Allowance at 15 of the government price cap.· Pension scheme.; Share options· Company Funded Healthcare Plan.· 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.· Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.
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