Specialist Procurement

Role Purpose

Support Procurement and Cost Efficiency (PaCE) day to day sourcing activities, manage stakeholder relationships, contract and supplier management, and data analysis

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of sourcing projects across a variety of categories areas delivered within allocated timeframes and ensuring all reporting
• tools are updated in line with specified timelines
• Execution of some SoWs, contract renewals and amendments
• Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests
• Support building online events for supplier information, e-auctions and online tendering, ensuring RFx events are run effectively and seamlessly for both internal customers and suppliers
• Analyze tender returns and collate information whilst meeting agreed delivery SLA s and compliance.
• Provide insight on tender returns to simplify review process for internal customers
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation as required
• Perform Quality Checks on own work and for team members where requested
• Provide suggestions and input as to how services could be improved or delivered more effectively and provide, assistance with service reporting as appropriate
• Maintain regular and appropriate communications throughout the Sourcing process both internal and external
• Prioritize workload to ensure delivery of projects within agreed SLA s

Key Skills & Experiences

Education

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Experience

3-5 years progressive work-related experience including:

• Proficient in executing multi-step Sourcing and Procurement projects and processes
• General understanding of Category Management methodology and procurement processes
• Track record of developing and implementing purchasing/ procurement projects delivering value to the business (e.g., savings, rebates, cost avoidance, etc.)
• Procurement experience in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to analyze RFP submissions and present findings
• Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P execution
• Experience with supporting supplier management activities
• Capable of being part of matrixed team in a project environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective project management skills

Role Purpose

Support Procurement and Cost Efficiency (PaCE) day to day sourcing activities, manage stakeholder relationships, contract and supplier management, and data analysis

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of sourcing projects across a variety of categories areas delivered within allocated timeframes and ensuring all reporting
• tools are updated in line with specified timelines
• Execution of some SoWs, contract renewals and amendments
• Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests
• Support building online events for supplier information, e-auctions and online tendering, ensuring RFx events are run effectively and seamlessly for both internal customers and suppliers
• Analyze tender returns and collate information whilst meeting agreed delivery SLA s and compliance.
• Provide insight on tender returns to simplify review process for internal customers
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation as required
• Perform Quality Checks on own work and for team members where requested
• Provide suggestions and input as to how services could be improved or delivered more effectively and provide, assistance with service reporting as appropriate
• Maintain regular and appropriate communications throughout the Sourcing process both internal and external
• Prioritize workload to ensure delivery of projects within agreed SLA s

Key Skills & Experiences

Education

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Experience

3-5 years progressive work-related experience including:

• Proficient in executing multi-step Sourcing and Procurement projects and processes
• General understanding of Category Management methodology and procurement processes
• Track record of developing and implementing purchasing/ procurement projects delivering value to the business (e.g., savings, rebates, cost avoidance, etc.)
• Procurement experience in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to analyze RFP submissions and present findings
• Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P execution
• Experience with supporting supplier management activities
• Capable of being part of matrixed team in a project environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective project management skills