Procurement Specialist
- You must have proven experience in procuring services within a research agency or a related field (market research, insights, data services, consultancy, media, or professional services). Only this sector experience will be considered.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Understanding of contract management, SLAs, and procurement processes.
- Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality with cost.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement streams simultaneously.
- Comfortable working with budgets, financial analysis, and cost tracking.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of research services, such as fieldwork, panel sampling, data collection, data processing, and research technology.
- Experience with procurement systems or ERP tools.
- Understanding of GDPR and data-processing requirements.
- CIPS qualification or working towards it.
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