Your new role
Hays Procurement are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Advisor on a full time, permanent basis in Doncaster. As a Procurement Advisor, you will be responsible for assisting management in the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures and to provide procurement advice across the business, ensuring the health and safety of staff, approved suppliers / contractors, the minimisation of impact on the environment and achieving expectations in terms of service and quality.
Key duties include;
- Manage the procurement of a variety of commodities, services and projects, including management of the supplier base and appropriate contracts / terms and conditions
- Management of strategic procurement projects / initiatives
Provide support, advice and training to business managers in respect of all procurement activities
- Integration, review and maintenance of group supplier base, maximising efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Work closely with the SHEQ team to ensure suppliers comply with group requirements in respect of health & safety and environmental issues
- Manage supplier relationships in order to achieve maximum efficiency / benefit
- Address and resolve procurement problems, challenging under-performing suppliers and taking robust action to remedy issues / prevent recurrence
- Assist in the development of specifications and identification of suitable suppliers of goods and services
- Review quotations and negotiate prices with key suppliers
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and experience of purchasing commodities, services and capital projects.
You will have experience in managing suppliers and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will have strong IT skills and be proficient in the use of MS Office, in particular Excel. CIPS would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum is on offer with excellent benefits including 33 days' holiday, bonus and progression opportunities.
The role would be a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday. Flexible and hybrid working options are also available.
What you need to do now
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