Strategic Procurement Officer
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 Strategic Procurement Officer 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 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:
1. Extensive knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation
2. Strong understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions...