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Procurement Specialist – Indirect Spend

Procurement Specialist – Indirect Spend

Eakin Healthcare GroupComber
30+ days ago
Salary
£35,000.00 yearly
Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Specialist will report to the Group Head of Procurement, covering allocated Indirect procurement activities. Ensuring that Eakin are sourcing services & equipment at market competitive prices. Working with key internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements to service levels and supporting the evolution of Group Procurement across the Business.

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • Working as the Category Lead on Business wide Indirect Spend.
  • Supporting the Group Head of Procurement on Capital Spend Projects.
  • Supporting Site Procurement Leads with day-to-day Indirect & Capex category order management & supplier management.
  • Negotiating with suppliers to achieve market competitive pricing and acceptable commercial terms.
  • Collecting and analysing business spend data and Supplier Sustainability Status
  • In the Indirect Category researching new suppliers, products and supply market trends.
  • Identifying and aligning with key internal stakeholders on agreed Business Requirements and ensuring that all Goods and Services purchased meet those standards.
  • Collating internal customer feedback on supplier performance.
  • Delivering reports on procurement data, and other agreed Supplier Performance metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders.
  • Conducting supplier review meetings to discuss performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Supporting the roll-out of our Group Sustainability processes, working closing with key suppliers & internal stakeholders.

Other

  • To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
  • To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy.
  • To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
  • To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

    • KEY SKILLS

    Essential

  • Knowledge & previous experience of indirect & capital site procurement.
  • Excellent communication skills to help negotiations and ensure that expectations are clear.
  • Previous experience of managing RFI's and RFQ's.
  • Ability to build robust relationships with External and Internal Stakeholders.
  • Previous experience of procurement or site buyer roles.
  • Robust IT skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control.
  • CIPS level 4 qualified or working towards CIPS qualification.

    • Desirable

  • Sage X3 Experience or previous ERP System Implementation.
  • Regulated industry experience.
  • Cross Functional Project Management Experience.

    • KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

    Internal

  • Ability to work cross functionally across all departments.

    • External

  • Suppliers

    • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Travel Requirements across manufacturing sites will be necessary.
  • This role can be based from either Comber, Coleraine or Cardiff.

    • COMPETENCIES

    Customer Focus

    Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

    Action Oriented

    Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

    Optimizes Work Processes

    Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

    Ensures Accountability

    Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

    Collaborates

    Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

    Builds Networks

    Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

    Communicates Effectively

    Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

    Being Resilient

    Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.