Job type
PermanentLocation
NorwichWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
c£40-45,000
Procurement Specialist, Strategic Buyer
A newly created Procurement opportunity working for this highly respected non-for-profit organisation based in Norfolk. Working as part of an established procurement team, this role will play a key part in helping the organisation achieve its objectives. There is a need to be in the office 3 days per week with an empowering and supportive culture in place.
This role will help manage a range of procurement categories from end to end. A key part of the role will be to work closely with a range of internal stakeholders providing advice and support to ensure compliance and buy-in to strategic procurement objectives. Additional areas of focus will include: reviewing current contracts to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities; guide stakeholders through the tendering process; undertake market analysis and supplier sourcing; play a key role in contract management driving supplier relationships; and acting at all times as an ambassador for procurement.
This role will help manage a range of procurement categories from end to end. A key part of the role will be to work closely with a range of internal stakeholders providing advice and support to ensure compliance and buy-in to strategic procurement objectives. Additional areas of focus will include: reviewing current contracts to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities; guide stakeholders through the tendering process; undertake market analysis and supplier sourcing; play a key role in contract management driving supplier relationships; and acting at all times as an ambassador for procurement.
To succeed in this role, experience in public sector procurement or a regulated environment is essential with evidence of completing PA23 training highly advantageous. With demonstrable experience of managing procurement activity from end to end across a range of categories, you will have strong communication and relationship building skills.
With CIPS study support and long-term career development opportunities available, this role offers a platform to harness skills gained to date and add tangible value to this organisation and the community it serves.
With CIPS study support and long-term career development opportunities available, this role offers a platform to harness skills gained to date and add tangible value to this organisation and the community it serves.