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Category Specialist - Interim

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global FMCG company is seeking a Category Specialist for their Edinburgh procurement team on a 5-month fixed-term contract.
  • The role involves contract management, supplier relationship management, and data analytics, requiring experience in direct procurement.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • The position offers flexible and hybrid working options along with a competitive salary for a 35-hour work week.
  • Applicants should have relevant experience in direct procurement, ideally with a background in packaging or raw materials.

Your new companyI am delighted to be representing a global FMCG company as they recruit for a Category Specialist to join their Edinburgh procurement team. This is a 5-month FTC position with the team, and they are looking for someone who can start ASAP.Your new roleResponsibilities:

  • Contract management for direct procurement
  • Contract management
  • Monitoring KPIs and SLAs
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Providing forecasts and business reports
  • Data gathering and analytics
  • Forecasting

What you'll need to succeedSkills and Attributes:

  • Expereince with direct procurement (packaging, raw materials etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of contract management
  • Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Quick thinker with an analytical mind
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

What you'll get in return

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • The opportunity to work with an amazing global team
  • Competitive Salary
  • 35 hour work week

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.