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The Category Specialist role is a very unique role at this level. The successful candidate will have the support of mentors and undergo training to become an expert in tendering and negotions, and gain exposure to category management. Sitting within the Professional Support Management category, the Category Specialist will be responsible for areas including professional services, marketing, libraries, financial services and more.You will lead, develop and implement the Procurement and Operational Management Plan for the Professional Support Management Category, including:Setting the direction of the assigned Category, leading the development and implementation of the Operational Category Plan based on market knowledge and (Category) data analysis in order to support strategic goals.Developing and implementing sourcing plans for new projects and key renewals ensuring that these strategies deliver clear Value for Money benefits, both through the achievement of direct procurement savings, and through integration into and proactive influencing of finance and other activities.Providing operational commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders as well as procurement process advice to stakeholders and other teams involved in or dependent on procurement activities.Running tenders and leading supplier commercial and contract negotiationsReview and negotiate commercial and operational contractual documents with minimal support from Legal Services.Implement effective supplier and contract management for key suppliers, including management of KPIs and performance dashboards.Supporting the Head of Procurement with ensuring that effective arrangements are in place for compliance with both external and internal procurement regulations and achieving sustainability and socio-economic targets.Develop and maintain a specialist knowledge and expertise of own area of responsibility, providing guidance to others as appropriate.Deliver excellent customer service and provide a welcoming, efficient, helpful and informative service to all customers.If you are an experienced Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Officer or Senior Procurement Officer, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have experience in the following:Leading tenders and supplier commercial and contract negotiations focused on achieving value for money as well as direct savings.Facilitating the purchasing process from receipt of requirements to placement of the purchase order.Detailed understanding of procurement processes and experience in facilitating complex approval processes as required by defined policies and regulations.Experience in collating purchasing and supplier data and populating dashboards based on these.Effective supplier and contract management.Understanding of Supplier Relationship Management processes and have contributed to these.Building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve a position as trusted advisor on procurement matter.Strong strategic focus and commercial sensitivity and acumen.

Leading and supervising audit engagements from start to finish.Reviewing financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.Preparing and presenting reports that reflect the audit's results.Coaching junior members of the audit team.Maintaining open communication with management and the audit committee.Documenting audit processes and findings.Conducting follow-ups on audits to ensure recommended actions have been implemented.Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.A successful Audit Senior should have:A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Relevant qualifications such as ACCA, ACA.Proven experience in the professional services industry, preferably in a similar role.Strong understanding of audit techniques and standards.Excellent leadership and team management skills.Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.