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HR & Professional Services Sourcing Manager
Job Reference: 1007-33
Job Type: Permanent
Date Added: 22/07/2010
| Employer: |
CIPS GPA |
| Location: |
Watford |
| Salary: |
£50,000 + excellent package |
Our client is a market leading international provider of Professional Services Solutions. As an employer they have won numerous accolades and continue to be the company of choice for Procurement Professionals. They remain one of the most prestigious Professional Services firms in the market place and look to recruit ambitious and highly motivated people who can demonstrate a strong desire to succeed.
They are renowned for their team ethos and high performance culture where individuals are able to benefit from multiple career routes and opportunities to develop their skill sets and experience. Reward packages reflect the contribution the individual makes to the firm and recognise high performance.
Opportunity:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager - HR/PS is responsible for maximizing the contribution of the HR/PS category to the firm through active support of key stakeholders and budget-holders with responsibility for expenditure and supplier relationships in the category. The Strategic Sourcing Manager - HR/PS' main responsibilities are:
Building Relationships •
• Ability to build and develop effective relationships with key internal European stakeholders demonstrating a full understanding of their drivers & requirements and identifying and providing appropriate support & solutions •
• Operate as a trusted business advisor to the client function and become accepted as an integral member of the internal client's team
Project Management •
• Strong project management skills with the ability to develop realistic and comprehensive sourcing timetables to ensure that project deadlines are understood, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated to the stakeholder(s) •
• Ability to work under pressure, managing conflicting requirements whilst meeting client expectations and delivering excellent client service
Team Player
• Ability to work as part of a cross border team, contributing to the category agenda and supporting the European Category Manager in pursuit of best practice category management.
• Act as a mentor to the less experienced members of the category team, offering support and advice as appropriate.
Execution
• Supporting the Category Manager with the execution of the category plan, including support of client projects (sourcing, contract renewals, extensions, variations, terminations and dispute resolution etc.) and delivery of savings (cost avoidance and reduction)
• Application of the firm's independence & reciprocity policies, and application of the department's standard processes, tools, templates & systems to all sourcing & contracting activities.
• Appropriate consideration of CSR & diversity criteria in all sourcing & contracting activities and active participation in the firm's Supplier Diversity & CSR Programme.
• Proactive involvement of key strategic suppliers in the category.
For the successful individual there is an outstanding rewards package and growth potential that is second to none.
To register your interest please forward your full CV stating your current salary details to info@cips-gpa.com or call Richard Silk on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.