Senior Procurement Manager in Welwyn Garden City

Talentmark is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company that puts patients at the centre of what they do. The role will be based in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis.

Location
The role is based in Hertfordshire and offers hybrid working.

Role
Proactively identify and drive strategies and approaches for managing and sourcing third‐party spend requirements. Collaborate with internal procurement (such as Business Partnering, Insights, Analytics, Contracting, etc.) and business stakeholders to build and implement comprehensive category sourcing and spend management strategies aligned with business needs and functional objectives. Act as a category and sourcing subject matter expert in Consulting Services, conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies, best practices, and guidance on tactical plans for how the company should source and negotiate for third‐party goods and services to satisfy stakeholder requirements and maximize value. Deliver and execute sourcing strategies and major initiatives by leveraging spend‐category know‐how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier‐management methodologies, and project‐management skills; or support team members by coaching them and enhancing their skills and knowledge. Develop content and automation, implement category strategies, develop category‐specific policies, and translate sourcing strategy into content and automated buying‐channel guidelines, best practices and communication materials that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency. Influence senior leaders in decision‐making and remove barriers to ensure the delivery of high‐quality customer‐oriented sourcing and spend‐management strategies. Engage in complex discussions with senior leaders and provide expert procurement advisory support.

Your Background
Educated to degree level or above in a relevant scientific or business discipline. Significant procurement experience across strategic sourcing, global category management, complex contracting, and operational efficiency initiatives. Strong and deep knowledge and experience in the Consulting Category, other Professional Services categories, and overall understanding of other commodities. Experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research, and analysis in the Consulting Category, and an understanding of applicable regulations and industry standards. Proven track record of implementing category strategies and frameworks, with a strong interest in AI and the opportunities it offers to further enhance category management and strategies. Expertise in procurement end‐to‐end systems and processes. Significant experience in managing matrix teams in a global, fluid, and interactive environment. Experience in project management, including change management and process improvement, with direct experience in delivering complex business‐process/organizational change projects. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.