Procurement specialist

Contract to start on 27-05-23 until 26-08-23 with a possible extension. Job Purpose: Leading, directing and co-ordinating a programme of sourcing activity and ensuring effective contract and supplier relationship management to maximise value for money and deliver targeted savings across the assigned categories / sub-categories. Providing advice and guidance to support the framework members, category team members and Service Area staff with respect to procurement procedures and processes. Duties and Responsibilities bull; Delivering targeted savings and improved value for money bull; Developing category plans and sourcing strategies and drive associated change management initiatives bull; Ensuring specifications and contracts are in place that deliver the clients strategic objectives and which support Service Area service delivery bull; Ensuring contract and supplier management, commensurate with value and risk, are in place across the category group bull; Developing procurement and category knowledge to effectively support the delivery of category management across the county Ensuring a high degree of skills transfer is built into the category management through knowledge sharing and skills development bull; Supporting Service Areas in implementing key activities within the approved strategic sourcing solution bull; Ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of tender and contract documentation within assigned categories Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto