This organisation's Group Procurement function is responsible for managing the company's indirect Third Party spend. Through deep understanding of suppliers and markets,they work with the business to help shape their requirements and ensure fit-for-purpose products and services are sourced under an appropriate contract, on the best possible terms, whilst driving maximum value.

They also provide a framework to help the business manage their active suppliers to enable them to maximise performance and manage operational risk. As a function they are responsible for ensuring their new sourcing and existing supplier agreements support the company's Strategy, especially in the areas of People and Professional Services. The Procurement function serves all Business Units driving opportunities for commercial optimisation.

Experience:

• Take end to end ownership of the commercial and sourcing strategy for the HR & Professional Services Category

• You will demonstrate HR Procurement experience, (Knowledge of People and Professional Services desirable)

• Strong Category Management expertise (developing category plans and strategies)

• Strong relationships with the key stakeholders and suppliers within a demanding and fast evolving environment

• Experience in developing and negotiating complex agreements

• Degree & CIPS qualification desirable