Strategic Procurement Specialist: Cost Savings & Performance

Elders group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Newport is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage supplier negotiations, optimize procurement processes, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement, proficiency in data-driven analysis, and excellent communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in the procurement landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement/commodity management.
• Proven use of spend analysis to identify cost savings.
• Skilled in managing contracts and running tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Source-to-Contract process including supplier negotiations.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews using KPIs/SLAs.
• Optimize procurement pipeline and eliminate operational inefficiencies.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

A leading procurement firm in Newport is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage supplier negotiations, optimize procurement processes, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement, proficiency in data-driven analysis, and excellent communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in the procurement landscape.