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Professional Services Procurement Manager - £80K
1st Executive Ltd
Greater London
Hybrid
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Professional Services Procurement Manager to spearhead the development of a Greenfield Procurement function. This pivotal role involves building strong relationships with CxOs and driving commercial value across various business-critical Procurement projects. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in financial services procurement, particularly within private equity or investment management contexts. This is a thrilling opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management will be highly valued. If you're ready to take on a challenge and contribute to a transformative procurement strategy, this role is for you.
Qualifications
- Experience in Professional Services Procurement & Category Management.
- Ability to negotiate contracts and influence stakeholders effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop key stakeholder relationships with the CxO community.
- Drive commercial value across critical Procurement projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
Role: Professional Services Procurement Manager
Salary: Up to £80K + BIG Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Location: London (3-4 Days p/w in office)
Are you a Professional Services Procurement Manager with experience gained in greenfield/start-up Procurement functions across Financial Services? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function, alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement, for a PE/Investment Management firm.
Role:
Key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships with the CxO community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. Ultimately, you will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business-critical Procurement projects - supporting the organisation's drive for commercial value across their Professional Services, Consultancy, Audit and Legal categories.
You will need to:
- Be commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate contracts
- Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CxOs and the executive management team
- Be results-driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversity
- Be familiar with operating in a regulatory environment
Experience:
- Professional Services Procurement & Category Management experience
- Procurement experience in a financial services setting, with a preference for experience in private equity firms or investment managers.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.
- Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
- Gravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ideally Degree and MCIPS qualified.
***Applicants must demonstrate current & valid UK Right to Work***
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