Key skills
Project ManagementCommunicationTime Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Work closely with Category Managers and Procurement Business Partners to support strategy implementation
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements
- Assist in conducting regular supplier performance reviews, collecting and analysing relevant data
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication
- Support negotiations with suppliers to optimise pricing, terms, and conditions under guidance from Category Managers
- Monitor and report on supplier-related issues, contributing to timely resolution
- Research and identify potential new suppliers to enhance the supplier base, presenting findings to Category Managers
- Monitor supplier compliance with company policies and contractual agreements, flagging any discrepancies
- Provide dedicated support to Category Managers in executing category strategies and initiatives
- Engage with business unit stakeholders and procurement business partners to gather and document specific requirements and expectations
- Prepare and deliver regular updates to Category Managers on supplier performance, market trends, and potential opportunities
- Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information
- Serve as a point of contact for business units and Procurement Business Partners, promptly addressing enquiries related to suppliers or category matters
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Further Education Qualification, CIPS (or Part Qualified), or Equivalent Experience
- Experience in data analysis and market research
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- IT proficiency
- Previous experience in a similar role (Desirable)
- Project Management Qualification or Experience (Desirable)
- Procurement of FM or Construction (Desirable)
Benefits
- Company Car or car cash allowance
- Bonus Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community