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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 12 hours
Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2JJ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established procurement team in a successful business near St Ives, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a new member.
  • This role offers hybrid working and a secure career path with strong development opportunities.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable procurement experience, ideally from a fast-paced commercial environment, with a focus on supplier relationship management and cost savings.
  • While starting CIPS qualifications is preferred, it is not essential; strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are required.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, but specific figures were not mentioned, and candidates should have relevant experience.

An opportunity to join this established procurement team of this hugely successful business based outside St Ives, Cambridgeshire. With hybrid working available this role offers a secure and long-term career path with strong development opportunities.Key areas of focus will include identifying suppliers and building long-term relationships to drive innovation and value; negotiate with suppliers to secure costs savings targets; placing of orders; allocation of stock and identifying issues; supporting internal stakeholders and providing advice and procurement expertise; and updating and communicating reporting and KPIs.To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrable procurement experience, ideally from a fast-moving commercial environment. The ideal candidate will have started their CIPS qualifications although this is beneficial and not essential. With a strong attention to detail, highly developed planning and organising skills, you will be adept at building relationships with excellent communication and influencing skills.

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