Greenfield Procurement Manager
-
Location
London
-
Sector:
-
Job type:
-
Salary:
£45000 - £52000 per annum + flex working/excellent benefits
-
Contact:
Diane Marjoram
-
Contact email:
Diane.Marjoram@1st-executive.com
-
Salary high:
52000
-
Salary low:
45000
-
Job ref:
J689174_1652379113
-
Published:
almost 2 years ago
-
Expiry date:
2022-06-11
-
Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
'Greenfield' Procurement Manager - upto £52K + Excellent Package
-Benefits: Pension + Private Medical + Dental Insurance + 4 x Life Assurance + Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay + 25 Days Holiday, and buy or sell extra holiday
-London based (EC): Flexible hybrid - office 1/2 days per week
-Role type: Permanent | Fulltime
Are you a hungry and ambitious Procurement Specialist looking for a career defining challenge in Technology Procurment? This is a very exciting opportunity to support, plan and build, whilst playing a key role in the development of a 'Greenfield' Procurement function, supporting the Head of Procurement with the ongoing design and development of Technology Procurement, for a leading Law Firm.
Excellent opportunity to grow and contribute to the design and development of Technology category Procurement process, systems, tools and policy!
Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for the development of category strategy for a range of IT services - with initial focus on the business critical Software, Data and Infrastructure Services
- You will support the Head of Procurement with the development of strategic sourcing process, policy and 'best-practice' within this recently established team.
- You will manage the delivery of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle and help lead cross-functional stakeholders through the entire procurement lifecycle.
- Challenge the status quo and unpack complex business problems, apply advanced analytical thinking / market knowledge and drive the most appropriate business outcome.
- Lead supplier sourcing reviews (RFI,RFX, RFP) on behalf of business owners, negotiate commercial terms and mitigate supply risks through to contract sign off.
- Support Supplier Relationship Management in the classification of new suppliers to determine the most appropriate SRM treatment/due diligence frequency
- You will be responsible for developing key stakeholder relationships, focused on the continued development of procurement as a trusted business partner - gaining a seat at the table for all Indirect sourcing requirements
Experience:
- Technology Sourcing experience - ideally within a complex 'Blue Chip' environment.
- Track-record of developing stakeholder relationships in non-mandated Procurement environments
- Ability to support the development of procurement process and policy through category management.
- Excellent Negotiation, Communication skills and commercial acumen
- Degree or CIPS preferred
Looking for a career defining challenge - Click apply!