Procurement Category Specialist responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives at NOV Corporate Procurement Team in Houston, Texas. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to bring value to the organization.
About the role
- Resourcing Partner managing high-volume recruitment campaigns for Blue Cross. Supporting the Retail and Rehoming & Fostering Services directorates with effective recruitment strategies.
Responsibilities
- As a Resourcing Partner, you will deliver a proactive, consultative resourcing service across the full recruitment lifecycle.
- You will partner closely with hiring managers, providing expert advice, constructive challenge, and data-led insight to shape effective recruitment strategies.
- A key focus of this role is managing high-volume recruitment campaigns, particularly across our Retail and Rehoming & Fostering Services teams.
- You will be confident designing and delivering attraction strategies at pace, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, candidate experience, and inclusive hiring practices.
- You will also support recruitment across a range of more specialist roles, using your expertise to tailor approaches and ensure we attract the right talent in a competitive market.
Requirements
- Proven experience of delivering end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an in-house environment, or within an agency or RPO setting
- Experience of working within structured recruitment processes, balancing stakeholder needs with governance, compliance, and organisational priorities
- Strong understanding of attraction strategies across multiple channels, including digital and social media
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
- Proven experience of using an Applicant Tracking System, ATS, to manage recruitment activity, ensuring accurate data management, reporting, and compliance
- Ability to interpret data from recruitment systems and other sources, using insights to inform decision making and continuous improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a resilient and adaptable approach
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of Blue Cross values
- Knowledge and experience of inclusive recruitment practices and attracting underrepresented groups
- Experience of direct sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and talent databases
- Experience of optimising or improving recruitment systems, processes, or reporting
- Knowledge of current employment law relating to recruitment, including equality and reasonable adjustments
Benefits
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
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