The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.

Job Summary

As a Procurement Category Specialist, you will provide effective category management support to the Engineering and Infrastructure team by leading, defining and implementing category strategies and related procurement activity. Owning key relationships between business stakeholders and the procurement team, and consistently delivering recurring cost efficiencies, best value and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be an integral member of the Projects Commercial team and is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and performance of sourcing strategies and SRM plans for the Engineering category, which includes key spend areas such as maintenance and utilities,. You will also be required to achieve value improvement targets, meet specific business requirements of defined procurement's and ensure this is aligned in support of the wider corporate goals of the Port of Dover.

Skills and Qualifications

• MCPIS Level 4, or working towards a similar or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous Category management support or Strategic Procurement experience within a multi stakeholder environment
• Category knowledge and experience leading at least two of the following categories:

- Operational good and services (direct)

- Engineering goods and services (direct or indirect)

- Utilities and energy supply services (indirect)

- Construction works (projects and programmes)

• Demonstrable competencies in commercial negotiations and competitive processes
• Experience in producing schedules with Stakeholders to facilitate tendering and analysis of supply chain quotations to achieve best result
• Experience in using Purchase-to-Pay and Source-to-Contracts tools or systems/processes
• Experience of using Microsoft Office products to include Excel intermediate level

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.