Job Summary:

• Research and recommend improved models within the categories
• Manage and review the category's contracts in line with best practice
• Ensure risk is successfully mitigated and the terms are favourable to the business
• Responsible for progressing the MRP requirement within the relevant categories
• Ensuring all purchasing needs are completed on time and in full
• Delivering cost savings, cash flow, and added-value improvements
• Identifying and leading key programs to achieve cost-saving targets
• Setting supplier base portfolio, based on market and business needs.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with the suppliers, conduct market, supplier and spend analysis and manage supplier relationships.

Skills on Resume:

• Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Contract Management (Hard Skills)
• Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)
• MRP Management (Hard Skills)
• Procurement Efficiency (Hard Skills)
• Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Program Leadership (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Negotiations (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Support in the development, implementation and execution of category strategies in line with the key procurement objectives
• Responsible for the management of a portfolio of complex spend categories
• Driving the procurement process from identifying and negotiating with key suppliers, through to forecasting and inventory management
• Engage closely with internal stakeholders to understand their evolving needs 
• Deliver the required Supply Chain solution to best serve the business requirements.
• Use analytical tools to help drive best possible Supply Chain performance (C/Q/D)
• Closely manage inventory to achieve the optimum balance between Working Capital costs and stock availability
• Responsible for operating within guidelines set by the category manager and in line with company rules of business and procedures
• Support supplier performance / collaboration reviews.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments/improvements in the marketplace 

Skills on Resume:

• Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
• Procurement Process (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Supply Chain Solutions (Hard Skills)
• Performance Analytics (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Market Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Responsible for managing and monitoring procurement activity for particular commodity and service portfolios
• Purchasing goods and services in line with specified costs, quality and delivery requirements
• Responsible for developing alternative sources of goods and services
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed goods and services and advise others of any impact
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies across the portfolio of commodities to minimise risk to RoS and provide best value for money
• Responsible for a range of procurement activity within the commodity
• Representing RoS at User Intelligence Groups for collaborative procurements
• Responsible for liaising with internal customers and stakeholders on the requirements for the contract
• Responsible for developing invitations to tender and managing the procurement process from start to finish
• Responsible for leading contract management activities within their portfolio of contracts
• Encouraging the development and use of collaborative purchasing programmes with other public sector bodies

Skills on Resume:

• Procurement Management (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Collaborative Procurement (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
• Tender Management (Hard Skills)
• Contract Leadership (Hard Skills)