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Procurement Executive at Ember Search

Position Procurement Executive
Posted 14 Aug 2026
Expired 13 Sep 2026
Company Ember Search
Location Croydon | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Our client is a leading utilities company, producing around one-fifth of the nation’s electricity and employing more than 15,000 people.

As the Procurement Specialist you will work with both key business stakeholders and the Supply Chain team, to support the business owners to develop and manage a suite of contracts & supplierrelationshipsto support the ambition of the Business unit as a whole. End to end management of the procurement process to select

This includes contributing to the identification of a range of third party services required to support the business plans, developing supply chain strategies, gaining Supply Chain Manager and Business Stakeholders “Buy in” and the timely delivery of a portfolio of contracts to support the agreed supply chain and procurement strategy.

You will report to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager – Marketing, Innovation & Partnerships. Your focus will be towards the business stakeholders in deploying a professional and value driven end to end supply chain approach.

A high degree of flexibility is required in the role in order to support Business stakeholders as there will be travel to various sites and locations across Europe as well as visiting suppliers.

Accountabilities
  • To identify requirements and support the delivery of the procurement strategy for the assigned category, in conjunction with the business strategy, taking account of other activities within the Supply Chain portfolio and helping to drive the supply chain strategy to conclusion in a timely and professional manner;
  • Ensure that business support teams, such as Legal and other stakeholders, are contributing to the delivery of the portfolio. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist will manage the workflow to ensure that the 'Acquire Goods and Services' process is carried out in a timely manner that meets business expectations;
  • Ensure that all supply chain activities are carried out in an ethical and controlled manner in line with supply chain policy and procedures;
  • To generate and record savings for the company through effective procurement managememt
  • Develop a supplier base that is appropriate to the size and complexity of the organisation, and mitigate supplier risk;
  • Ensure that third party suppliers and contractors work in alignment with health, safety, environment and quality practices and standards;
  • Ensure that suppliers deliver the expected goods and services, to the required quality, in a timely manner and at agreed costs. Manage exceptions effectively and ensure mitigating actions are put in place and delivered;
  • Ensure that risks are understood and mitigated to an agreed level, through effective contracts and the development of appropriate professional relationships with key suppliers and contractors;
  • Assist with the ongoing review of Supply Chain practices and procedures as well as carry out ad hoc project work when required.
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
  • The post holder will ideally be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or a student member working towards the professional qualification
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with experience and ability in working with and advising Senior Management
  • Experience of developing procurement strategies for projects.
  • A good level of understanding of contract and commercial law and sound understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
  • Experience in Bid Process Management including supplier sourcing, documentation, evaluation and selection and managing the tendering and award of contracts for high value multidiscipline contracts.
  • Experienced in negotiating high value contracts.
  • Commercial acumen, being able to understand complex commercial issues, and drive complex commercial negotiations to conclusion.
  • Experience of working with partners to promote the clients service e.g. price comparison websites
  • Team player with proven experience working with cross functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A degree of flexibility will be required in the role in order to support Business stakeholders; there will be travel to other client sites, and wider ad-hoc international travel

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Job Info:

  • Company: Ember Search
  • Position: Procurement Executive
  • Work Location: Croydon
  • Country: GB

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