Supply chain Professional
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Depending on Experience

Accountabilities

• Comply with EU procurement regulations (OJEU)
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Work as part of a team to drive supplier development to improve the total cost of ownership
• Work with framework / contract managers and provide support as necessary to ensure the necessary performance standards are met.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in IT buying (Technical knowledge & procurement procedures)
• Execute sourcing initiatives within EU Utilities regulations AND/OR experience dealing with negotiated procedure
• Content Management System (Marketing & ITP)
• Strong Negotiating abilities
• Able to take the lead on buying aspects with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Procurement (preferred) or CIPS or working towards.
• Educated to degree level in Business Studies or similar / related (preferred)
• Good commercial acumen
• Strong level of mathematical reasoning for bid assessment
• A wide variety of skills including good business sense, financial management, a flair for communication and negotiation, creativity, innovation,
• Good organisation skills to manage workload plan.
• An up-beat, can do personality.
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to understand and apply processes
• Awareness of attention to detail

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