Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting a growing not-for-profit organisation in the recruitment of a Procurement Specialist to cover the West Midlands area.Due to increased demand for their services, the organisation is looking for a talented procurement professional to support procurement services in the education sector.The role is ideal for a procurement professional with solid experience looking to step into a more senior, influential position within an expanding and purpose-driven team.The team operates on a nationwide basis, delivering a broad range of procurement services to education providers. They offer flexible and bespoke solutions, helping clients meet their tendering and procurement requirements while ensuring compliance and value for money.Key responsibilities:Take prime responsibility for carrying out a variety of procurement activities for clients, and ensure that effective professional dialogue is maintained with the client in relation to the following activities:Research, analysis and reviewing of client non-pay expenditureProviding full procurement activity reportsIdentifying, delivering and securing savings across a wide range of categoriesObtaining, compiling and keeping data up to date to inform clients of procurement activitiesExploration of the client''s current spend, with benchmarking and market testing activity to consider alternative suppliers, and where appropriate draft reports recommending changes to achieve savingsReview of the clie