Category Procurement Specialist

Hobson Prior are looking for a Category Procurement Specialist to join an advanced therapy company on a permanent basis in Stevenage. As the Category Procurement Specialist, you will be an expert in all aspects of procurement and responsible for deploying the vision and plans of the Procurement Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be the principal point for complex/category matters to guarantee compliance with legislation and any government restrictions including OJEU processes.
• Providing support as necessary to the Procurement Manager, alongside the day to day responsibility to deliver activity.
• Proactively making recommendations to stakeholders on multiple key project deliverables.
• Delivering a range of objectives, including financial savings and optimisation.
• Creating documentation such as specifications, selection criteria, questionnaires and contract schedules.
• Managing e-sourcing and other purchasing systems, data, reports and records.
• Preparation of evaluation briefs and evaluation models;
• Formulating reports and proposals.

Key Skills:

• Being well organised, able to effectively prioritise workload and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, sometimes under high pressure situations.
• Outstanding and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A 'can do' attitude with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Capability to complete tasks precisely with high attention to detail, when under time constraints.
• Previous line management and supervision experience.

Requirements:

• CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Level 6. Alternatively, working towards this accreditation and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics.
• A level or HND qualifications or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience is essential.

Apply now:

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