Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are pleased to be working with an international medical device manufacturer to recruit for a Strategic Sourcing (buying) Specialist. The role will commence on an initial 6 month basis with the potential for this to be extended. We are looking for candidates with contract management, supplier relationship management and RFQ/RFP experience. Some experience within the medical/healthcare industry would be desirable, especially if this includes knowledge of the NHS supply chain.

Hybrid working but you must be able to commute to the Watford office weekly.

Role overview:

• Provide cross-functional project management and sourcing support to commodity teams
• Support team in the development and execution of long-term sourcing strategies to optimise response time, risk and costs
• Negotiate, establish and monitor supplier agreements
• Contract management and data analysis
• Manage supplier relationships
• Oversee RFQ/RFP processes
• Leverage technology and purchase power
• Improve processes and systems to reduce costs
• Oversee and deliver projects

Candidate requirements:

• Experience within a sourcing, procurement, supply chain role
• Contract management experience
• Supplier relationship management and supplier negotiation experience
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to manage projects
• Excellent cross function/team communication skills
• Knowledge of NHS Supply chain would be beneficial

If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.