Procurement Specialist - ( MSP/ Staffing industry)

Job Description

Our organization serves as the MSP (Managed Service Provider) and assists with all contingent worker needs in the categories of staff augmentation, statement of work (SOW) and Independent Contractors. This role will support the statement of work (SOW) business and assist Managers with all facets of the process: proper work classification, vendor selection, SOW setup, etc. with varying degrees of complexity and/or sensitivity, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery terms are adhered to and met.

The Procurement Specialist is a key resource and responsible for building relationships with key members within the organization including the business owner/Manager, Procurement, Legal, etc. This Specialist will be selecting and conferring with vendors to service information including price, delivery schedules; coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies and internally to construct, negotiate, and assess all contracts and services.

Responsibilities

• Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of procurement, sourcing or contingent workforce
• Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle
• Maintain, influence and develop relationships with leadership and Executives
• Leading procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value
• Manage customer’s expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication
• Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management
• Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem solving ability

Qualifications

• Good organisation and customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently
• Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal) required with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Experience in implementation of processes, policies and methodologies
• High degree of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills including use of Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related computer skills
• Knowledge of VMS systems is helpful
• Proven ability to manage competing deliverables on-time, on-budget, on-quality
• Be organized to handle multiple tasks with differing deliverables and deadlines
• Takes initiative and can work independently

Additional Information

At AGS we operate a hybrid working policy – we recognise individuals want the flexibility of working from home but with the option to be in an office when needed. Our UK AGS office locations are Bracknell, London and Birmingham with client site locations across the UK. If you’re lucky enough to be within a commutable distance of one of our AGS collaborative offices, this will be your allocated work home but you’ll still have the piece of mind to flex your working week accordingly. On occasion some of our job adverts will state an in-office/on-site need but rest assured you’ll be with a wonderful team to work, develop and grow.

We want everyone to be able to perform at their best during our recruitment process and as a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who best meet the minimum or essential criteria for the role. We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible to all, so if you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will do our best to make suitable arrangements..