Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
Category: | Purchasing or Procurement | Recruiter Reference: | 762a181d-d74c-4d3a-b184-c9dcc9678e47 |
URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | includes inner london hcas and annual bonus |
Take responsibility for a delegated category or categories having an influence able value of circa ten million to twenty million pounds of annual expenditure. Foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach and act as the main point of contact. Implement strategic sourcing and strong stakeholder management to maintain the lowest costs and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Review, negotiate, re- negotiate and draft contracts for cost optimisation and deliver savings targets to support the performance improvement programme. Implement change and improvements and support and enable staff to deliver, enhance expertise and build procurement capability.
SkillsExcellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills (oral, written and presentation)
Able to work cross functionally amongst a variety of teams to deliver projects
Able to engage with people at all levels
Able to communicate effectively with suppliers
Able to deal with difficult negotiations
Able to analyse data and situations as required
Excellent project management skills and the ability to see through tasks to their successful conclusion within timescales and budgets
Accurate report writing skills
Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to generate confidence with a range of stakeholders