Group Procurement Senior Specialist

Skipton International Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist. In this collaborative role, you will develop procurement initiatives, maintain documentation, and monitor regulatory changes. Candidates should have a strong track record in procurement within regulated industries, with expertise in negotiation techniques and the ability to influence stakeholders. The position offers benefits such as health and wellbeing programs including discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong track record in procurement within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of EBA Outsourcing, GDPR, ESG frameworks.
• Self-motivated with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement initiatives aligned to category strategies.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for procurement activities.
• Monitor market trends and respond to regulatory changes.
• Collaborate on shared Finance initiatives.

Skills

Procurement negotiation techniques

Stakeholder collaboration

Market trend monitoring

Problem-solving

Job description

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