Procurement supply chain Interim and permanent recruiters
Procurement Sourcing Business Partner | Reading ~ Fantastic opportunity to join this National Defence organisation in this high impact role actively contributing towards securing short and long-term successful business and act as single point of contact for your designated business function for all Commercial and Procurement activities...
You will be responsible for:
- Act as the Commercial representative for assigned business areas, accountable for sourcing contributions including efficiencies and risk mitigation.
- Ensure early engagement with stakeholders to align category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business needs with Category Managers.
- Serve as the single point of contact for Commercial and Procurement matters, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing escalations.
- Support make/buy decisions and link business strategies and forecasts with Category Management for upcoming projects.
- Collaborate on tailored sourcing strategies for specialised teams (e.g., R&D/Product Development) with Category Management.
- Drive savings and efficiencies through sourcing plans across relevant spend categories.
- Provide input to Process & Performance and support Service Centre development.
- Working with your stakeholders leads, develop a Commercial and Procurement pipeline, while constructing a formal demand management plan that translates Procurement requirements into operational resource and strategic requirements.
Ideally seeking an individual with a high level of commercial acumen, five to seven years of Commercial and Procurement experience, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management, with excellent stakeholder management skills and a resilient approach to driving change.
Experience required:
- Previously worked in a procurement environment.
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
- Application of supplier management strategies to maximise benefits and minimise risk.
- Working with multiple stakeholders and delivering multiple objectives, on time in full.
- Dealing tactfully and constructively with challenging people and situations.
- Knowledge of public procurements regulations (desirable).
To be eligible for this role you must be a British Citizen and have lived in the UK for at least the last 10 years as SC & DV clearance will be required.
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