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RWS Entertainment Group Senior Procurement Specialist in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Procurement
Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday
Place of Work: Hybrid- UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU
Other: Full Time
Contract: 6 months contract with the possibility to extend
ABOUT RWS GLOBAL
As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and
customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment
leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its
vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports
properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s
team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one
million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola,
Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock
Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket
Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI
Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular
Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
JOB SUMMARY
At RWS Global, we're committed to building strong supplier partnerships that fuel operational excellence. To further enhance our procurement processes and drive efficiency, we're seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Specialist to join our global procurement optimization project.
This project focuses on optimizing our supply base, identifying significant cost savings across various spending categories. With an annual spend of approximately $45 million, even minor reductions can have a considerable impact on our bottom line.
As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you'll take the lead in conducting a comprehensive analysis of our existing vendor list, which will include categorizing suppliers, assessment of each supplier’s capabilities and identifying preferred suppliers based on criteria such as quality, geographic location, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This will involve collaboration with our internal team to understand requirements and gather information on previously used suppliers.
The goal is to streamline the supplier list and ensure that negotiated agreements are in place to maximize value for RWS Global.
Upon successful completion of this project, we aim to achieve an average cost saving of 10% across all procurement categories compared to current rates. Additionally, we'll establish a fully negotiated preferred supplier list with secondary options for each category to ensure business continuity.
Role & Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of our current vendor list, including:
Categorizing suppliers based on the products or services they offer.
Evaluating each supplier's capabilities in terms of quality, geographic location, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Identifying preferred suppliers based on the defined criteria.
Collaborate with internal teams to:
Understand their specific requirements for various goods and services.
Gather information on past supplier performance and pricing.
Streamline the supplier list by consolidating vendors and eliminating redundancies.
Negotiate and finalize agreements with preferred suppliers to ensure maximum value for RWS Global.
Develop a comprehensive "preferred supplier list" with a secondary option for each category.
Execution of sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities in support of business needs.
Lead procurement processes, including tendering, negotiations, and contract management.
Collaborate closely with the Senior Procurement Manager to improve global procurement processes.
Cary out any other ad-hoc procurement activities as and when required to support with the operation.
Qualifications & Skills:
Strategic Sourcing : The ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals. This involves identifying potential suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and negotiating favourable contracts.
Contract Management: Expertise in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to ensure they meet RWS Global's needs and mitigate risks.
Financial Analysis: Strong understanding of financial principles and costing methodologies to analyse supplier proposals and negotiate the best pricing.
Data Analysis: Proficiency in analysing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement.
Project Management: Ability to manage the supplier analysis project effectively, meeting timelines and achieving desired outcomes.
Negotiation Skills : Highly developed negotiation skills to secure the best possible terms and pricing from suppliers.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and build strong relationships with suppliers.
Relationship Management : The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to foster trust and cooperation.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve challenges arising during the procurement process.
Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
Experience:
Experience working in (or closely with) international companies, ideally with both an EU and US presence.
Proven ability to manage contract performance and mitigate risks associated with supplier agreements.
Utilized data analytics tools to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyse supplier performance, and generate insightful reports for stakeholders.
Successfully managed complex procurement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Developed and executed sourcing strategies to identify and secure the best value from suppliers across various categories.
Negotiated favourable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost savings and mitigating risk.
Implemented and overseen process improvements within the procurement function.
Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience working with Oracle NetSuite
Company Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Company Pension
25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
Computer (Mac/Windows)
Mobile phone
Flexible working (office/remote)
Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
Childcare Support Policy
Employer Sponsored Vision Program
Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
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