Saas procurement specialist

SaaS Procurement Specialist (contract) - Remote Working ndash; Day Rate up to GBP650 (outside IR35) About the Company Our client is an award-winning organisation who operate a large portfolio of hospitality and leisure sites within the UK. They are currently evaluating their integrated HR SaaS Applications and require senior Procurement professional on a 3 month basis to evaluate their options of further developing the existing system or to go with a completely new system. The role can be based anywhere but occasional travel will be required to the North of England. To be considered for this role you must have significant Procurement involving SaaS applications. SaaS Procurement Specialist (contract) ndash; The Rewards This is a 3 month fixed term contract that pays a day rate of up to GBP650 SaaS Procurement Specialist (contract) ndash; Requirements Senior level experience of managing complex Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Bill of Requirements with detailed specifications within SaaS applications Educated to Degree level A relevant Procurement qualification (alternatively suitable experience will also be considered) Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels High levels of numeracy Conversant with relevant Procurement IT software Substantial project management, outsourcing and vendor management experience SaaS Procurement Specialist (contract) ndash; Responsibilities Prepare detailed documentation including Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Bill of Requirements with detailed specifications Identify the priority areas for contracting needs Carry out market analysis and collect relevant documentation from potential suppliers Analyse proposals/bids against the specifications and RFP/RFQs including, technical evaluations, cost analysis and other terms and conditions Lead procurement for this project and be the focal point for all related supplier agreements. This includes obtaining quotes, developing, getting approval and finalizing bid analysis and Purchase Orders/Contract, this also includes timely and collaborative communication with all stakeholders Set up Framework and Prequalified Supplier Agreements Ensure that project sourcing/procurement plans are in place and regularly updated Review issued Purchase Orders and Contracts for acquisition of services. Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with the vendors Support and set up relevant vendor agreements Review purchase orders before processing payments Regular follow-ups with vendors for timely delivery of the projects in accordance with the contract terms and conditions As this is a fixed 3 month contract, ensure a complete handover is in place relating to all aspects of the RFP/RFQ process, contracts, scheme of work and project frameworks About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please refer to (url removed)/privacy-policy