PUR Sourcing Associate

In Cork; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a PUR Sourcing Associate in Bracknell. This role involves managing procurement processes for professional services, supporting stakeholders across EMEA with sourcing needs, and handling supplier relationships. The successful candidate should possess indirectly related procurement skills, with procurement experience being a plus. This position is a 12-month contract offering £26.65 per hour and a hybrid work pattern of four days on-site and one day working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement/sourcing and professional services is desirable.
• Procurement experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for professional services.
• Handle supplier relationships and performance issues.
• Support EMEA stakeholders with sourcing needs and supplier selection.

Skills

Indirect procurement/sourcing

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Job description

PUR Sourcing Associate

Salary: £26.65 per hour (Equivalent to £51,000 per annum)

Contract: 12 Months

Work pattern: 4 days on site, 1 day working from home

My client is a global manufacturing company whose products are used within various sectors, and they are now looking for a PUR Sourcing Associate to join their team.

Your responsibilities in the role

• Responsible for regional professional services sub-categories
• Category management and negotiation
• Regional point of contact to key stakeholders
• Manage end to end procurement process for professional services
• Support stakeholders across EMEA with sourcing needs and supplier selection if required
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts (MSAs, SOWs)
• Manage supplier relationships including handling performance issues
• Working with the global team on category strategies and cost saving initiatives
• Be a general go-to for procurement support and advice (dealing with a lot of queries day to day sourcing related)

Skills and Experience

• Indirect procurement/sourcing and professional services (Desirable)
• Procurement experience would be a bonus

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Recruitment Agency Information

WR Logistics is the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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