This highly regarded Cambridgeshire based organisation are looking for a procurement professional to join their established team on a hybrid working basis with 2-3 days in the office per week. The procurement function has high levels of engagement and profile across the organisation and this role will help provide commercial advice and support the delivery of the procurement management You will help ensure best value is achieved for the business, meeting business and departmental targets/cost improvement; track performance of deals and demonstrate best value and review and negotiate orders. The production of monthly reports to track procurement activities and the benefit achieved is a key part as is the building of effective business relationships within the supply chain. The ideal candidate will: be part CIPS qualified, have proven ability in developing effective working relationships through strong interpersonal skills; excellent negotiation skills; demonstrable experience of supporting the procurement of goods and services with a record in delivering savings against budgets; and a high level of communication skills, both verbal and written. With high levels of autonomy, CIPS support and an inspirational Head of Procurement and procurement colleagues to learn from, this role constitutes an excellent development prospect. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk