EMEA Procurement Category Specialist

EMEA Procurement Category Specialist Location - Bracknell Hyrbid/Remote (Flexible) Pay rate - £32.31 per hour, equivalent to £63,000 per annum Contract - 1 year As a Procurement Category Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Your responsibilities in the role Providing Category support across Converting & Pack Out Services across 3rd Party Manufacturing & Hard Goods. Responsible for supporting supplier consolidation, while helping the company and the Procurement organization meet its cost savings and working capital goals. Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices. Supporting supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for the company, leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships. Identifying, leading & implementing solutions for complex and multi-faceted situations regarding dual-sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply. Determining & leading opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of Procurement information & metrics, including navigating complex situations and managing multiple internal & external stakeholders. Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include VMI (vendor managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc. Skills and Experience Procurement Experience of 5+ years Must have experience in on of the following areas: Direct materials / GFR / Converting / Assembly / Kitting. Strong Negotiation Experience Stakeholder/Supplier Management Experience Experience in a manufacturing organisation Analytical SAP knowledge Negotiation Communication (both verbal & written) Self Starter Further details provided upon application ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy