Indirect Procurement Specialist
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Christian Rowles
Indirect Procurement Specialist | £43,000 to £53,000 | amazing pension and full benefits package | London – 1 to 2 days in the office | A global and highly respected charity
A lovely new role working for a prestigious charity who is recognised across the globe, has a new opening for an Indirect Category Specialist to join the business and support or a wide range of indirect spend.
You’ll have exposure to all corporate spend, such as; IT, Digital, Marketing, Fundraising, HR, Professional Services and Travel.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23, or have worked in a similar 3rd sector organisation
Roles and responsibilities:
- Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals
- Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Managed and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies.
- Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs to deliver maximum value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
Experience and requirements:
- Must have general indirects, covering the likes of IT, Marketing, HR & Professional Services
- Proven experience in procurement or category management within a public sector business
- Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law).
- Excellent negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tender.
- Financial literacy and commercial understanding
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
- Degree Educated is preferable
- MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS
Apply directly or email your CV to christian@talentdrive.co.uk
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