At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships in a dynamic financial services environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation with a commitment to innovation and compliance.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants and offering excellent career development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping procurement practices and driving strategic initiatives.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in procurement and risk management within regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead its Procurement and Third-Party Risk Management function. This role will lead the development and delivery of a robust procurement and supplier management framework, ensuring commercial value is achieved while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
- Significant experience in Procurement and/or Third-Party Risk Management within a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong knowledge of procurement governance, outsourcing oversight and supplier risk management.
- Experience implementing and managing procurement operating models, controls and governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to outsourcing and operational resilience.
- Proven ability to engage, influence and present to senior executive and board-level stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
- Experience leading teams and driving strategic procurement initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the organisation's procurement and supplier management strategy.
- Lead and enhance procurement and third-party risk governance frameworks and operating models.
- Oversee the assessment, onboarding, management and monitoring of suppliers and outsourcing arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements relating to procurement, outsourcing and operational resilience.
- Provide reporting, insight and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
- Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal functions.
- Lead and develop the Procurement and Third-Party Risk team.
A highly competitive salary.
Head of Procurement employer: Core Assets
Core-Asset Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Newcastle upon Tyne that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive support for career advancement in the financial services sector.
