Indirect Procurement Specialist | £43,000 to £53,000 | amazing pension and full benefits package | London - 1 to 2 days in the office | A global and highly respected charity
A lovely new role working for a prestigious charity who is recognised across the globe, has a new opening for an Indirect Category Specialist to join the business and support or a wide range of indirect spend.
You'll have exposure to all corporate spend, such as; IT, Digital, Marketing, Fundraising, HR, Professional Services and Travel.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23, or have worked in a similar 3rd sector organisation
Roles and responsibilities:
* Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals
* Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
* Managed and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies.
* Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs to deliver maximum value.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
Experience and requirements:
* Must have general indirects, covering the likes of IT, Marketing, HR & Professional Services
* Proven experience in procurement or category management within a public sector business
* Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law).
* Excellent negotiation, and relationship management skills.
* Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team
* Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tender.
* Financial literacy and commercial understanding
* Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
* Degree Educated is preferable
* MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS