Assistant Category Specialist

The Vacancy

Contract:12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Head Office, Sheffield, S35 2PW. Located just off Junction 35A off the M1. We offer free onsite parking.

At B.Braun, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in healthcare through our innovative products and solutions. As a global leader in medical technology, we prioritise quality in everything we do to ensure the safety and satisfaction of our customers and patients.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Category Specialist to join our procurement team on a 12 month fixed term contract. In this data driven role, you’ll be responsible for aspects of reporting and analysis, while supporting the wider procurement team with elements of contract review and negotiation.

Your role will also include responsibility for:

• Reviewing contracts that are nearing expiry and assisting with renewal processes
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and vendors
• Negotiating terms, prices and KPIs for low risk contracts
• Checking contract specifications, terms and KPIs prior to signing
• Keeping systems and spreadsheets up to date at all times
• Acting as the first point of contact for any system related queries
• Analysing spending on purchases to find trends and opportunities
• Reviewing and analysing spending outside of purchase orders
• Tracking and reporting cost savings and added value
• Supporting the Category Specialists as required

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Administrative experience, ideally within a procurement role
• Excellent computer skills including MS Excel
• An interest in data and a passion for analysis
• Confidence speaking with people of all levels over the phone and email
• Great attention to detail

In return we will provide the following benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Potential annual bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking, tea and coffee
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Company Pension scheme - employer contribution match up to 7%Life assurance 3 x annual salary
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance option
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Assistance with further study
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced family friendly payments
• Aviva Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to digital wellbeing programmes
• Aviva DigiCare Workplace App which includes access to a free digital GP and a health check
• Recognition and long service awards
• Professional subscription reimbursement when required for your role
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Financial education support
• Access to our benefits app with fantastic discounts from hundreds of retailers and instant access to your digital payslip

Optional Benefits:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Costco Wholesale membership
• WSL – 40% off Will writing service
• Taste Card

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