Summary: The Procurement Specialist role is a six-month interim position based in Gloucestershire, focusing on supporting the Category Manager in the end-to-end sourcing process of software contracts. The specialist will be responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities, executing negotiation strategies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This hybrid role requires effective stakeholder engagement and a commitment to delivering cost reductions. Candidates should have a background in procurement and vendor management, with a willingness to learn within a category management framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support through the end-to-end sourcing process of software contracts.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and execute negotiation strategies.
• Deliver cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives, governance, and category strategies.

Key Skills:

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management.
• Knowledge of vendor risk management processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to support and execute negotiations that deliver measurable value.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a category management framework.
• At least three years of experience in a procurement role.
• CIPS or other relevant procurement certification (Desirable).
• Financial Services experience (Desirable).
• Experience in software or technology procurement (Desirable).

Salary (Rate): £50.00

City: Gloucestershire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other