At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Procurement Manager in modernising procurement and driving digital transformation.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £800/day, enjoy hybrid work, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: 6-month contract with potential for extension and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in reshaping procurement processes in the public sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement within financial services and strong stakeholder management skills.
In this role you will support the Procurement Manager in reshaping and modernising the procurement function. Some of your focus will be to drive consistency across the procurement life cycle, identifying and enabling digital transformation opportunities, and embedding a centre-led Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework. Your skills will be a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic sourcing expertise, ensuring that procurement processes align with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints. Previous experience within Financial Services / Public Sector running big tenders for large companies will be essential in your success in this role.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Provide oversight and expert guidance in the development and implementation of standardised procurement documents (templates, guidance, toolkits) covering the full procurement lifecycle.
- Support the design and embedding of a centre-led SRM framework across the organisation.
- Develop process maps, templates and guidance to enable effective implementation.
- CIPS / MCIPS / FCIPS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and senior stakeholder management.
- Significant experience operating at a senior level within procurement.
- Proactive and results-driven with a focus on delivery.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and project-based procurement.
Location: London
Hybrid: 2 office days / 3 days WFH
Contract: 6 Months (potential to extend)
Rate: 800/d Inside IR35
