Procurement Specialist (Contractor)
Share
Job Location:
Milton Keynes - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Were looking for a Procurement Specialist contractor to join our on-a 6-month basis. This role is critical to driving value and efficiency across our procurement and contract management function. Youll lead sourcing activities manage supplier relationships and support cost-saving initiatives while ensuring smooth operations for Network Services. If youre proactive detail-oriented and passionate about building strong partnerships this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What youll be doing:
- Lead sourcing activities for goods and services ensuring smooth tender processes and strong supplier partnerships
- Manage and nurture relationships with tier 3 suppliers focusing on performance and value while keeping things simple and effective
- Drive cost-saving initiatives from consolidating suppliers to negotiating better terms that benefit the business
- Keep everything organised and accurate from contracts and data to onboarding documentation so the team can work confidently
- Collaborate across teams supporting Network Operations and stepping in to help other categories during busy periods
What youll bring to the role:
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to lead sourcing activities and negotiate great outcomes
- Strong relationship-building skills to connect with suppliers and stakeholders and create positive partnerships
- An eye for detail and organisation ensuring contracts data and documentation are always accurate and complete
- Analytical thinking and Excel know-how to manage spend data and spot opportunities for savings
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills making it easy to work across teams and adapt in a changing environment
Qualifications :
Essential Skills
Experience in managing transactional procurement activities including RFQs and RFPs
Cradle-to-Grave exposure to the tender process.
Experience of supplier selection and onboarding - auditing and assessing supplier
An understanding of procurement principles around category management and contract management.
Experience of operating in a changing environment utilising a proactive approach to identify improved ways of working
Additional Information :
CityFibre is partnering with Talent Works to manage our contingent worker vacancies. If you are successful in your application you will be engaged by Talent Works to work on assignment at CityFibre.
We want to create a sense of belonging for everyone. We celebrate our differences and work to ensure everyone has the best chance to succeed starting with our recruitment process. No matter your background family or carer status ethnicity sexual orientation religion age disability gender or gender identity we welcome your application. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the application process please email us at We want to help!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Location: Milton Keynes- Hybrid Contract length: 6-monthsIR35: InsideAs the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be.Designed from scratch for the internet, our network ... View more
