Procurement specialist

Procurement Specialist| Mansfield | Salary - GBP42000 - GBP45648 | Hybrid working Cherry Professional are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist. Working with service delivery teams, you will identify the requirements, be involved in the research stage and planning stage, go out to tender and lead during the evaluation, moderation, and contract award stage. Responsibilities: Effectively manage suppliers and contracts to sustain value throughout the life of contracts To implement Category Management principles where appropriate. Research and understand markets in which the business operates. Engage appropriate internal and external stakeholders to gain information and insight to support the development of strategic procurement Act as Procurement Expert and Advisor for the business. Located within the business, build and maintain relationships with business management and operational teams influencing procurement strategy and decision making Lead multi-discipline teams to deliver effective contracts and to design new commercial arrangements taking into consideration business requirements and risks Responsible for managing the negotiation, planning and placing of contracts Participate in an evolution strategy for Procurement delivering increased benefits by working with colleagues, staff, suppliers and other stakeholders to bring about improved value creation Develop Supplier Relationship Management strategy to facilitate improved performance and increased market knowledge. Develop a structure and programme for supplier engagement. Ideal Candidate: Professionally qualified in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Relevant post qualification experience Experience of managing and prioritising multiple procurement projects Knowledge of Procurement best practice Experience of Supplier Relationship Management Good negotiation skills Good knowledge of UK and EU legislation Cherry Professional are recruiting on behalf of their client Roles you may have applied for: Procurement Consultant, Procurement Specialist or Procurement Officer. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role