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Procurement Manager | 12-month fixed term contract | West Sussex

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
West Sussex
Salary
£40-50,000 per annum
Closing date
29 Jan 2019

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Specialist Area
Procurement
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Function
Manager
Contract Type
Contract / Interim / Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A company playing a part in making a difference, this Procurement Manager is part of an established and respected Procurement function, and a highly innovative business with a reputation spanning more than 120 years. 


As Procurement Manager your role will be pivotal to contributing to the on-going strategic objectives of the team, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective procurement delivery. Your role goes beyond tactical buying, and involves establishing and maintaining long-standing, key business relationships. 


So, if you are looking for a new challenge, and that next step in your Procurement career this could be the role for you. If you want to be part of a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.

Key Responsibilities:


•    Drive the sourcing process for specific categories, including contract award / management 
•    Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders, both internally and externally 
•    Identify new opportunities to improve efficiencies / drive strategic ability 
•    Ensure robust contract management processes 
•    Manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risk
•    Conduct regular analysis and report back into the business to drive improvements where possible 

Key experience required: 

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record, including experience in end to end strategic sourcing. We are looking for professionals who are hardworking and self-reliant with a flexible attitude to challenging situations. Further skills and experience required are as follows - 
•    Confident, articulate and tenacious
•    Able to communicate effectively at all levels
•    Proven excellent contract negotiation skills
•    High level of commercial awareness
•    Entrepreneurial flair and skill
•    Ability to drive change
•    Experience within a global or regional procurement function
•    University degree or post-graduate qualification, (Business, Biochemistry or Engineering would be advan-tageous). Masters degree & MCIPS qualification is a plus
•    Ability to travel
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career. Please apply with an up to date CV today, or call Sophie on 01962 869838 for more information. 
 

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.

With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.

Our purpose...

To deliver recruitment as a professional service.

We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.

Our values

Rewarding relationships

For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.

Exceeding expectations

More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.

Doing the right thing

Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.

Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD

Tel: 01962 869 838

Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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