At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and implement strategic category plans to optimise procurement processes.
- Company: Join a leading UK professional services firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, 30 days holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing supplier relationships and driving cost efficiencies.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate services procurement and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 86000 £ per year.
A well-known UK professional services firm is looking for three brand new roles following a large transformation to manage their spend strategically, aligning contracts to ensure a solid and robust supply chain. You will have access to and build close working relationships with the C-Suite, developing robust category strategies and utilising the best suppliers to provide the best service for the company while ensuring cost efficiencies are met.
Role and responsibilities:
- Create a category strategy through to delivery and performance, including year-on-year annualised savings.
- Develop group-wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group.
- Support the development of global category strategies to create a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects.
- Engage, manage, and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of supplier performance.
- Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback.
- Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to high standards, and promoting procurement through relationships.
- Ensure the business receives the best service in line with cost efficiency while over-delivering on strategic projects.
Experience and requirements:
- Technical SME experience in Generalist Corporate Services categories.
- Financial or Professional Services industry experience preferred, having worked in a regulated environment.
- Experience in a complex business with knowledge/understanding of complications and approaches following M&A.
- Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 suppliers of significant value.
- Confident in engaging and influencing senior-level stakeholders across various regions.
- A highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers, and business needs.
- Track record of extensive category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through innovative category strategies.
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with contacts in different cultures and countries.
- Able to adapt in a very fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
- MCIPS qualified is nice to have but not essential.
Senior Procurement Manager - Non IT in Milton Keynes employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
At Talent Drive | B Corp™, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. With a competitive bonus structure and a hybrid working model, we ensure our team members enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects in the procurement sector.
