We are pleased to be working with an international medical device manufacturer to recruit for a Strategic Sourcing (buying) Specialist. The role will commence on an initial 6 month basis with the potential for this to be extended. We are looking for candidates with contract management, supplier relationship management and RFQ/RFP experience. Some experience within the medical/healthcare industry would be desirable, especially if this includes knowledge of the NHS supply chain.
Hybrid working but you must be able to commute to the Watford office weekly.
Role overview:
Provide cross-functional project management and sourcing support to commodity teams
Support team in the development and execution of long-term sourcing strategies to optimise response time, risk and costs
Negotiate, establish and monitor supplier agreements
Contract management and data analysis
Manage supplier relationships
Oversee RFQ/RFP processes
Leverage technology and purchase power
Improve processes and systems to reduce costs
Oversee and deliver projects
Candidate requirements:
Experience within a sourcing, procurement, supply chain role
Contract management experience
Supplier relationship management and supplier negotiation experience
Strong data analysis skills
Ability to manage projects
Excellent cross function/team communication skills
Knowledge of NHS Supply chain would be beneficial
If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP and we will be in touch to discuss further.
Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support