• Daily Management and administration of the company Procurement Function:
  • Generating the documentation for RFI's and RFQ's alongside departmental stakeholders
  • Running Tenders for Procurement led projects
  • Regular supplier meetings to ensure open streams of communication
  • Maintaining and updating MRP database for vendors and pricing
  • Carrying out due diligence on new suppliers
• Strategic Category Management
  • Regular reviews of the active market for each supply category
  • Maintaining a record of contracts within the business and ensuring that the contract renewal is well documented and the business department is aware of any upcoming demands
  • Developing a plan for generation of savings against budget
  • Regular management reporting on project progress

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in category management and procurement
• Experience in leading multiple tenders in a number of different categories
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry
• Experience working with sub contract management
• Knowledge of Procurement best practices and processes
• Ideally degree educated in a relevant field, or accredited in CIPS or working towards CIPS Level 4.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including intermediate excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Databases
• Full valid driving licence
• Good organisation and project management skills
• People management and leadership skills