Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Design Category Specialist to support the design delivery function. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to reduce processing workload while coordinating procurement activities.
The role involves completing technical documentation, coordinating supplier clarifications, and managing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a similar position, preferably within the utilities sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the design delivery team in reducing processing workload while coordinating procurement activities.
* Complete technical documentation to support procurement processes.
* Coordinate supplier clarifications, ensuring responses are tracked and recorded appropriately.
* Liaise with supply chain teams, engineers, and internal departments to manage procurement documentation and maintain accurate records.
* Develop and manage forward planning schedules for material needs and facilitate meetings to identify long-lead items.
* Draft supplier award and regret letters, raise procurement requests, and support the preparation of governance papers.
* Conduct spend analysis, coordinate contract expenditure increases, and gather specifications for tender quotations.
* Maintain trackers and dashboards, ensuring procurement competitions align with governance limits.