Indirect Procurement Specialist (Prestigious Charity)

A lovely new role working for a prestigious charity who is recognised across the globe, has a new opening for an Indirect Category Specialist to join the business and support or a wide range of indirect spend.

You’ll have exposure to all corporate spend, such as; IT, Digital, Marketing, Fundraising, HR, Professional Services and Travel.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23, or have worked in a similar 3rd sector organisation

Roles and responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals
• Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Managed and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies.
• Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs to deliver maximum value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.

Experience and requirements:

• Must have general indirects, covering the likes of IT, Marketing, HR & Professional Services
• Proven experience in procurement or category management within a public sector business
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law).
• Excellent negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team
• Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tender.
• Financial literacy and commercial understanding
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Degree Educated is preferable
• MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS

Apply directly or email your CV to [email protected]

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