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Your new companyYou'll be joining a well known, high-street retailer who has been operating for over 100 years across a variety of mediums. You'll be joining the Group Procurement Function in their GNFR (goods not for resale) team who focus on indirect procurements globally.Your new roleYou'll aim to deliver cost-saving initiatives, implement group-level sourcing strategies and provide category expertise across the business when consulting internal stakeholders. At a time of change for the business, it's critical that you help to support Group Procurement, ensuring that high standards are delivered by effective consulting, influencing suppliers and stakeholders and upholding procurement strategy.Key responsibilitiesHelp to rationalise the existing supplier base through strategic sourcing and category planningStrategically and tactically managing categories to integrate the EMEA marketCollaborating with stakeholders and budget holders to ensure goals and targets are clearly understood and achieved through effective procurement.Overseeing the complete tender process (RFI/RFP), incorporating stakeholders' business requirements/specifications and relevant KPIs and SLAs.Manage contractual reviews, re-tenders and negotiationsFacilitating agile procurement of small capital items within tight deadlines.Contributing to cost reduction, risk mitigation, and control of annual category spend.Providing commercial, contractual, and negotiation support at the category level to stakeholders across the Group.What you'll need to succeedGeneralist procurement experience across a variety of indirect categories (3-5 years)Deep understanding of the procurement lifecycleConfident supplier and stakeholder management skillsNegotiation and commercial management acumenCIPS qualifications are desirable, but not essentialMS Office & ERP capabilityWhat you'll get in returnA salary of up to £50,000, car allowance of £4.1k and 20% annual bonusPrivate medical25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidaysStaff discount cardA hybrid working pattern (3 days on-site, 2 days from home) & flexible working times4pm Friday finish*Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role, and you'll need to be based in the UK with full right to work to be suitable for this role*What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email , Or call me.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk