Senior Procurement Specialist

Ref: 258492

Birmingham, UK

£125,000

• Permanent
• Expert Negotiator
• Strategic Cost Management
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

A Procurement Manager with over a decade of experience, specialising in the public sector. Skilled in strategic procurement, managing software contracts and bringing immense cost savings and efficiency enhancements to organisations such as local and central government bodies. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP Ariba and has a proven track record in leading and driving big-scale projects to successful and timely completions.

What makes them great?

• Saved organisations millions by negotiating discounts and leveraging buying power effectively.
• Increased efficiency through strategic supplier relationships, enhancing productivity and reducing time wastage.
• Consistently delivered IT software requirements, ensuring compliance with public contracts regulations, achieving cost savings and transparency.

Areas of expertise

• Skilled in various ERP systems including SAP Ariba and Bravo JAGGAER
• Expertise in negotiation with both SMEs and multi-national suppliers
• Strong record in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, delivering on strategic targets
• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management - Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to optimise value and ensure compliance with public sector requirements.
• Public Sector Procurement Regulations - Deep understanding of UK public sector procurement laws and regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the imminent procurement Act 2024.
• Project Management - Ability to lead and manage multiple procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Risk Management -  Skills in identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks, ensuring continuity and compliance. Proactively assesses and manages risks throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Stakeholder Engagement - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, government officials, and the public. Capable of balancing diverse stakeholder needs and expectations