Strategic Procurement Specialist
Posted 5 days ago by Adecco
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Warwick, Warwickshire, UK
Summary: The Strategic Procurement Specialist role involves leading sourcing activities and negotiations for aerospace and industrial components, optimizing costs while ensuring supply continuity. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and utilizes intermediate Excel skills for data analysis. This is a temporary position with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring two days onsite in Warwick and three days remote. The role is pivotal in shaping procurement strategies within a dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for aerospace and industrial components.
- Optimize costs while ensuring supply continuity through strategic procurement.
- Undertake price negotiations and conduct in-depth cost breakdown analyses.
- Develop robust supplier strategies to enhance performance and value.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
- Utilize intermediate Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Key Skills:
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Management.
- Long-term Strategic Planning.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Intermediate Excel Skills.
- Cost Value Engineering.
- Strategic Supplier Sourcing/Management.
Salary (Rate): £450.00 Per Day
City: Warwick
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Specialist
Location: Warwick, 2 days per week onsite
Remuneration: £350.00 - £450.00 Per Day
Contract Details: Temporary (12-month rolling contract)
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for aerospace and industrial components.
- Optimize costs while ensuring supply continuity through strategic procurement.
- Undertake price negotiations and conduct in-depth cost breakdown analyses.
- Develop robust supplier strategies to enhance performance and value.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
- Utilize intermediate Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Candidate Requirements:
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for the aerospace or automotive industries? We want to hear from you! Our client is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist who excels in:
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Management: Navigate complex agreements to minimize risks and ensure compliance.
- Long-term Strategic Planning: Develop forward-thinking procurement strategies to meet future needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships across departments to drive procurement success.
- Intermediate Excel Skills: Analyze data to inform decision-making and enhance procurement practices.
- Cost Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance.
- Strategic Supplier Sourcing/Management: Source and manage suppliers to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies within a dynamic organization. Enjoy a hybrid working pattern (2 days in the Warwick office, 3 days remote) while working 37.5 hours per week.
Interview Process:
- First stage via Teams
- Second stage Face-to-Face
Start Date: ASAP
Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career in procurement! Apply now to become a key player in our client's success story. If you're ready to bring your strategic thinking and expertise to the table, we want to hear from you!
Join us and make an impact in the aerospace or automotive sectors. Your next adventure awaits!
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