Procurement Officer / Supplier Relationship Manager
Glasgow or Perth – 1 to 2 days onsite per week
6 Month Contract
£500 - £550/day inside IR35
Lorien's Utilities client are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer / Supplier Relationship Manager to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35.
As the Strategic Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's IT supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the sourcing process. Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Setting up a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework within a specified high-risk category of suppliers
* Updating supplier contracts and ensuring a comprehensive risk report is created to track progress
* Collaborating with the wider Procurement and Commercial team to establish a central repository for all supplier performance reporting
* Developing standard and complex supplier segmentation and governance strategies
* Highlighting risks and implementing processes to effectively manage suppliers
* Supporting supplier relationship and performance management activities
The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge:
* Extensive knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation
* Strong understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with the ability to draft IT contracts with special terms
* Experience in using Procurement-related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo or Achilles Utility Vendor Database
* Excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability
* Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and driving efficiencies in the supply chain
* Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and influence people outside your direct sphere of responsibility
* Self-confidence, independence, and a target-focused, result-driven mindset
Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required.