Procurement Administrator, Chesterfield, Part time
Summary of the role
A company that specialises in workplace pension schemes are seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Procurement Administrator. They are looking for someone who will play a critical role in building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance, whilst collaborating with relevant departments to ensure effective delivery from suppliers to the business.
What you'll be doing
Supporting first-line business owners in identifying and selecting suppliers through in-depth research and analysis of financial stability, capacity, reputation, and quality standards.
Leading and managing end-to-end RFI/RFP processes, ensuring decisions are transparent, evidence-based, and fully auditable.
Building and nurturing strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and delivering long-term value.
Analysing procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and category management.
Partnering with Compliance and Risk teams to conduct supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and KPI tracking.
Overseeing smooth onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring seamless integration with finance systems and business processes.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Risk, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with budgets and business objectives.
Maintaining accurate sourcing documentation and providing regular reporting on supplier performance, cost savings, and key procurement metrics.
Championing sustainable procurement practices, ensuring supplier compliance with ESG goals and TCFD reporting requirements.
What we're looking for
Essential
Proven experience gained within sourcing/procurement or similar role within the financial/professional services sector (3 years +).
Demonstrable experience/background in both financial analytics/reporting and ability to present to internal and external stakeholders/clients.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Experience in ensuring all relevant standards and best practices (including TCFD requirements) are met in relation to supply chain management.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills
Desirable
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
Experience with ESG integration and sustainability practices in procurement.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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