Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: UK flexible (Hybrid - Paisley or London)
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £37,949 - £45,268 per annum (DOE)
Contract type: Fixed-term contract (12 months - maternity cover)
About the role
Are you a procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic procurement projects? Do you have experience in developing and proactively delivering end-to-end procurement processes?
As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will manage and deliver end-to-end procurement strategies in a thorough and professional manner. Your goal will be to achieve business targets, mitigate risk, and ensure value for money, savings, and efficiencies. You will focus on stakeholder communication, strategy development, project management, reporting, and all activities related to the tender-to-contract process.
Typical responsibilities
* Developing and leading assigned sourcing projects.
* Managing stakeholders, conducting market analysis, and overseeing supplier & spend management.
* Providing expert advice on the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
* Engaging in category strategy definition and implementation to achieve value for British Red Cross.
Candidate requirements
* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) with membership or progressing towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data collection, manipulation, and insightful reporting.
* Experience in negotiating, awarding, and managing contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, with knowledge of relevant markets, products, and services.
* Experience in HR services and IT & Telecoms is highly desirable.
* Experience in developing and leading sourcing strategies.
* Proven ability to manage large value categories and a large supply base, with strong stakeholder management skills.
Application details
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 7th May 2025. Interviews are scheduled for mid-May.
Benefits
* 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Wide range of career development opportunities and training.
* Access to discounts via Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
* Mental health and wellbeing support.
* Collaborative team environment supporting our mission.
* Cycle2Work scheme.
* Interest-free season ticket loan.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We are committed to equality and support through various networks and initiatives.
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