Procurement - Category Specialist

Adecco ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: £18.2 per hour

Overview

Adecco are currently recruiting for a PROCUREMENT CATERGORY SPECIALIST to work for a Local Authority in WANDSWORTH. PROCUREMENT - CATEGORY SPECIALIST WANDSWORTH FULL TIME - 36 HOURS PER WEEK TEMPORARY ROLE - 3 MONTHS MINIMUM £18.20 PER HOUR PAYE / £23.56 PER HOUR UMBRELLA Job Purpose: To provide support and assistance to the Category Manager in the development of category and sub-category plans and strategies leading the defined category action plans covering all areas of spend within their assigned category. To provide procurement expertise at all levels and at all stages of the procurement lifecycle including commissioning, tendering and contract management. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in providing effective procurement support for the divisions and functions within the terms of reference of the post holders associated category. Support the Category Manager with the development and management of procurement action plans. Provide specialist support to ensure procurement exercises comply with the procurement code of practice, procurement strategy and public procurement regulations. Assists in the preparation of category action plans for the post holders associated category. Support the development of tender and quotes documents which are compliant with policy and regulatory requirements. Support the development of Excel based evaluation models appropriate to each procurement exercise as necessary, to lead on procurement exercises for commonly bought goods, works and services with the post holders category. Assist with the identification and development of opportunities for collaboration / aggregation both internally and externally. Support negotiations with suppliers Additional Responsibilities for PO4 Level Develop, lead and deliver category and sub-category strategies and procurement projects within the overall category programme. Develop and deploy expertise within a particular category of spend to achieve best value procurement solutions and to ensure the council's best interests are protected and promoted. Lead on more complex procurement exercises for goods, works and services with the post holders category. Develop collaboration strategies. Lead on negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved, value for money obtained and the council's overall interests are protected. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy

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