Senior Procurement Manager Marketing

Manage cross-functional stakeholders through the procurement life cycle from concept to contract signature and service implementation, design and development of sourcing strategy and delivery of the end-to-end procurement life cycle.

Client Details

One of the UK's largest and most respected charity who provide support to military and their families.

Description

Play a key role in formulating and driving a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and supplier management activity with responsibility for the c£30m Marketing and Fund-raising expenditure.

Managing two direct reports, the post holder will seek to ensure best value arrangements in these areas of spend.

Candidates will need to demonstrate experience of implementing best practice and designing procurement strategies to deliver the technical and commercial requirements to achieve value for money.

Profile

MCIPS qualified (or equivalent/working towards)

Have significant experience of procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract / supplier performance management.

Demonstrable previous successes in developing effective relations with internal clients and suppliers and in negotiating and managing contracts to achieve savings.

Effective communication skills, both written & verbal are essential for this role.

Job Offer

25 days annual leave

Financial support with CIPS qualifications

Life Insurance

Group pension

Other benefits (cycle to work scheme)