Job Description:

Our client, a leading organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its operations function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to support supplier onboarding, third-party risk management, contract administration, and procurement governance within a regulated environment.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier relationships are managed effectively, procurement processes are followed, and regulatory and policy requirements are met.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within procurement, supplier management, or contract management.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a risk-aware and governance-focused approach.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day administration of the organisation's procurement systems and supplier records.
• Conduct supplier onboarding activities, including due diligence reviews and supplier risk assessments.
• Issue, monitor and follow up on supplier due diligence documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier data, including the central contract repository.
• Monitor contract renewal dates and support the management of renewal and review processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on procurement processes and governance requirements.
• Assist with management reporting, audit requests, and regulatory information gathering.
• Support supplier compliance activities, including ESG-related requirements and third-party risk management.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16496)

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