Procurement Specialist

Job title: Entry-Level Procurement Specialist

Location: Leicester/Hybrid

Duration: 6 months initially

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The role:

Our client, a prominent company in the energy sector, is actively seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity involves contributing to the strategic sourcing and procurement processes within the organisation. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and cost optimisation. This position offers a unique chance for a motivated individual to develop their skills in procurement while contributing to the company's overall success.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish a wave plan of procurement activity taking into account new business requirements, business strategy, emerging risks and expiring contracts with suppliers.
• Apply strong understanding of market dynamics (using tools such as Porters Five Forces and Kraljic) and cost drivers specific to the goods/services/technologyin question to develop the category strategy.
• Create go to market strategies working with business stakeholders.
• Lead procurement tenders in line with the category strategy
• Lead commercial negotiations.
• Lead contract drafting and negotiation in collaboration with Commercial Legal and specialists' legal teams.
• Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activity in line with the Centrica SRM framework.
• Manage contract governance process in collaboration with business stakeholders (Group Contracts Committee)
• Manage risk in collaboration with risk SME teams.
• Manage and optimise the supplier base within the category, including buying channels and the category playbook to enable tactical sourcing.
• Collaborate across the Procurement Function to deliver the best experience for stakeholders.
• Travel will be required within UK and potentially Europe.

Requirements:

• Degree level in procurement, business or relevant discipline or appropriate work experience (some experience working in a large-scale procurement organisation)
• Direct procurement experience, in some or all of the following areas:
• EPC procurement, large construction projects with FIDIC / NEC Contracts
• 20mw+ projects including Combine Heat and Power (CHP), Peaker engines, BESS or Solar installations
• Manufacturing solar, BESS, ancillary equipment
• Experience of performing end-to-end Category Management activities