Senior Procurement Manager – Technology & Corporate
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Christian Rowles
**Preference for immediately available or short notice periods**
This is an amazing role working for a very interesting, unique and global business who have operations across UK and Europe who are looking to add a Procurement Manager (Senior-level) to manage a number of exciting project-led projects.
You will have access and build close working relationships with the the CSuite, developing robust category strategies, utilising the best suppliers which give the company the best service for the company, that will follow to ensure cost efficiencies are met.
Category areas of focus: Technology (Digital, Software, AI, Cyber, SaaS, IT Professional Services), Professional Services (Legal, Consultancies), FM Outsourcing (Tier 1 IFM Providers) and Travel.
Role and responsibilities:
- Create a category strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings
- Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group
- Support the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects
- Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance
- Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback
- Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships
- On top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
- Technical SME experience in Technology, Software and AI categories
- Some experience in Corporate Services category management (Professional Services and/or FM)
- Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 suppliers of significant values
- Confident in engaging and influencing senior level stakeholders, and across various regions
- A highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers and business needs
- Will have a track record of extensive category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through implementation of innovative category strategies
- Excellent communications skills when dealing with contacts in different cultures and countries
- Able to adapt in a very fast paced, continuously changing environment
- MCIPS qualified, nice to have but not essential
Apply or send your CV directly to christian@talentdrive.co.uk
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