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Senior Procurement Manager

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London

Hybrid

GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative technology leader is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to spearhead their indirect procurement team. This pivotal role involves driving procurement strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, and implementing effective processes to achieve significant cost savings. You will collaborate with various departments to align procurement objectives with business goals, ensuring that procurement not only adds value but also supports the overall strategy of the organization. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement and a track record of success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a substantial impact in a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • MCIPS qualified with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Experience in leading procurement teams and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the procurement function to ensure effective category management.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and implement robust contract management.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Relationship Building
Contract Management
Leadership

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Tools

Finance/Procurement Systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement (Greenfield)

Location: Hybrid / flexible across various UK locations ~ 2 days a week

JSS Search have partnered with a technology leading company to seek a talented Senior Procurement Manager to lead their indirect procurement team. In this role, you’ll drive procurement strategies, create/implement procurement processes, manage supplier relationships to deliver significant cost savings along with growing the value of procurement within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the procurement function, ensuring effective category management and cost-effective strategies.
  • Develop and implement procurement performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments, aligning procurement objectives with business goals.
  • Oversee sourcing processes for external products/services to ensure efficiency and suitability.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve favourable terms and implement robust contract management processes.
  • Collaborate with Finance and business teams to leverage new systems for streamlining procurement processes.

Skills & Experience:

  • MCIPS qualified
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and contract management skills
  • Experience working with finance/procurement systems
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities
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