Job Description

• In conjunction with the Category Manager, identify and develop sourcing/procurement strategies to deliver sustainable cost reduction, service/quality improvement and risk mitigation.
• Support and or lead the implementation of sourcing initiatives aligned with the organisation's business needs and the Procurement plan.

• Support the establishment of and maintain relationships with suppliers to improve quality and service performance, mitigate risk and identify opportunities to drive further value from our relationships.
• Measures and actively manages supplier performance against agreed service levels, implementing improvement plans where required.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, generating a solid understanding of their business
• Work closely with the relevant key stakeholders to ensure that best value for money is achieved
• Monitor and drive compliance to preferred supplier agreements
• Be the subject matter expert for designated sub-categories, ensuring sound commercial advice is provided to the business at all times.
• Develop a detailed understanding of relevant sub-categories, monitoring and highlighting new opportunities and potential risks
• Comply with and promote the organisation's procurement policy across the organisation.
• Work in conjunction with other Procurement team members and share experiences and practices to further improve procurement process, tools and performance

• Produce pricing, spend information, product availability and management information reports for the Category Manager and/or Head of Procurement.
• For regulatory compliance, underpin robust processes that maintain procurement information/data, files and records.
• Represent the Procurement team at cross functional meetings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Graduate or equivalent, and/or working towards MCIPS or MCIPS qualified. Minimum 2 years' proven experience in a Purchasing/Procurement role Demonstrates procurement competence and basic negotiation & influencing skills Experience of supporting and leading the development and implementation of sourcing initiatives. Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual terms & conditions and service level agreements Hands on approach. Versatile, tenacious and people orientated. Able to prioritise effectively, taking into account short and long-term needs of the business. Strong communication (written and verbal) skills Well organised and accurate under pressure Ability to gather, collate, analyse and interpret large amounts of procurement and financial data. Effective in analytical thinking, decision making, report writing and presentations. Ability to support, lead and participate actively in cross-functional project teams. The ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and other business management is essential. Ability to maintain effective supplier relationships based on the highest standards of ethical conduct. Competent use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum). Experience of pharmaceutical or health industries is desirable but not essential. Full Driving License required.