Procurement Specialist
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Job Summary
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigour to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to assist our clients and benefit their constituencies. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.
The procurement team provides a centralised service to the business addressing client contracts procurement pricing and risk. The team is located in multiple locations across the UK US Belgium India and Spain and it supports project delivery around the world. Reporting to one of the Procurement Managers the Procurement Specialist will primarily be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects around the suppliers supporting one of the companys lines of addition the Procurement Specialist will support the existing members of the team in across Europe and India.
About The Role
You will be highly organised able to work autonomously at times have a conscientious approach and an attention to detail. You will also need to demonstrate excellent English oral and written communication skills and have the confidence and professionalism to effectively liaise with external parties. As a team player you will be responsive flexible quick to learn and able to plan prioritize and manage workloads effectively.
As the Procurement Specialist your main responsibilities will be to take ownership of and support an area of the business in the procurement and management of subcontractors. Our subcontractors typically range from individuals to multi-nationals and provide a range of skills to supplement ICFs own capabilities. The role will include supporting the selection and carrying out the due diligence to onboard subcontractors running tenders or competitive pricing activities drafting and negotiating supplier agreements and the subsequent management of the selected suppliers against the agreed criteria.
We will provide you with the support and training to further your personal development and provide an environment where your intellectual and practical abilities are enhanced in a positive and challenging way. We offer a comprehensive talent development programme and foster a highly skilled energized and empowered workforce. ICF is also an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied but the core duties will include:
- Working with the business to effectively draft negotiate and issue legally-sound subcontractor agreements variations NDAs and pre-bid agreements in line with ICFs policies and procedures including the companys Anti-Bribery and Corruption policies.
- Supporting the business with reports and other admin related tasks including pricing data raising valid requisitions and subsequently processing these to purchase orders.
- Setting up a suitable supplier relationship management process to managing the project suppliers against their agreed KPIs.
- Supporting the business in the selection of vendors.
- Ensuring that the various Due Diligence processes are carried out suitably for all new and existing vendors recording such info as required in the appropriate systems.
- Providing support to the wider-procurement team with other client-related projects as required.
Required Experience
- Previous experience of drafting and managing supplier contracts.
- Previous experience of contracting and managing subcontractors.
- Ideally previous experience of working in a professional services company/consultancy.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Personal Attributes
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate should have:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Sound business ethics including protection of proprietary and confidential information.
- Ability to multi-task and deal effectively with competing demands and deadlines.
- Good verbal interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver information clearly and concisely to colleagues and suppliers.
- Strong organisation and decision-making capabilities.
- Have a can do attitude.
- Ability to exercise good judgment discretion tact and diplomacy.
- Comfortable with working within a geographically dispersed team
This is an opportunity that will allow an individual to develop their career and be part of an exciting team to add real value to ICFs Europe and Asia Group.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package including 25 days annual holidays and health benefits an award-winning talent development programme and fosters a highly skilled energised and empowered workforce. ICFs website is .
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
