Procurement Assistant

We have a 4 month contract Procurement Assistant/Procurement level Graduate role based in West Yorkshire

The primary purpose of this role is to process low value purchases through Ariba Spend management tool within strict timescales ensuring compliance with procurement process to drive best commercial value, mitigate UK business risk, improve sustainability impacts and meet customer expectations.

Skills and Attributes
*Graduate level with experience working in a commercial environment.
*Experience of using management information from ERP and Purchasing systems
*Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at the highest level
*Ability to manage multiple projects/processes at any one time
*Strong time management and organisational skills
*Basic contract knowledge
*Strong negotiating skills
*The ability to lead and or work within cross-functional and/or virtual teams
*Strong analytical and desktop skills
*A willingness and ability to work with the minimum of supervision
*Interest in procurement

Role will involve:-
*Leading competitive sourcing and purchase negotiations for low value processes (£250k and under) using purchase process and Ariba System through to award.
*Managing large volumes of processes at any one time.
*Finalising any contract requirements in relation to low value processes (exception basis only).
*Completing non-competitive purchases for low value processes using purchase process and Ariba system.
*Engage and communicate effectively with running low value processes in line with their requirements ensuring acceptance of agreements and adoption of UK standard payment terms.
*Engage and communicate effectively with other members of procurement and customers throughout the procurement journey to manage expectation and ensure a positive customer experience.
*Full utilisation of procurement processes. (use of RFP, Auctions etc)

Supplier & Contract Management
*Ensure all processes receive contract number, finalising any contracts through to directors signature where required. Work closely with Category Managers to identify/manage supplier spend/opportunities.
General Duties
*Leading & participating in contract negotiations and the implementation of subsequent contracts.
*Working within a framework of targets including savings, effectiveness and efficiency in delivery.
*Working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure full alignment with UK and Group strategy and objectives.
*Working with UK Finance and Legal to ensure appropriate and effective contracts.
*Ensuring compliance with UK's Procurement Procedure and Procurement Policy.
*Ensuring compliance with UK's corporate product, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility requirements.

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