Indirect Procurement Manager
- Employer
- Procurement Heads
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £45-55,000 + discretionary bonus + Christmas closure + private health care
- Closing date
- 30 Sep 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Procurement
- Sector
- Consultancy
- Function
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A boutique procurement consultancy is looking to expand its team. Reporting directly into the associate director this is an opportunity for a dynamic, motivated procurement professional that wants to develop and grow their career.
Working for a boutique procurement consultancy gives you the opportunity to work in an organisation that values procurement. One of the core values at this boutique consultancy is relationships; both internal and external relationships are the key to the success in this organsation. Do you want to work within this organisation that values procurement?
As Procurement Manager your key responsibilities will be:
• Developing client category spend analyses, identifying clear category profiles and opportunities
• Defining optimum business requirements which are fit for purpose
• Analysing category supply market analysis, identifying key suppliers, trends and cost drivers
• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies
• Facilitating and managing the RFP process and make client recommendations using recognised procurement methodologies
• Implementing and lead the transition of new suppliers
• Creating and presenting client project updates to Senior Management
• Leading on the preparation of documentation and other outputs for procurement activity
• Establishing and developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Quantifying, tracking and reporting on savings delivery
To work for this exciting growing Procurement Consultancy you will require the following experience:
• A minimum of 2-4 years procurement or relevant consultancy experience
• A strong customer-focused approach is essential
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proven track record of successfully delivering sustainable cost savings and process improvements
• Ability to analyse data, distill information and identify key outputs and recommendations
• Strong collaborator and influencer including the ability to understand clients’ needs and sell in new ideas and approaches
• Project management experience, including successfully managing and executing multiple work-streams, across multiple clients
• Comprehensive contract knowledge and the ability to work with legal stakeholders to effectively manage risk within the implementation of supplier agreements
• Ability to identify and assess options and make clear recommendations to move projects forward
• Experience in developing and leading negotiation strategies, including understanding the balance between strategic and financial drivers and contractual requirements
In applications we will be looking for:
• Degree or similar professional qualification
• Excellent MS Office Skills – including Excel and PowerPoint
• A second European language would be highly desirable
• CIPS would be desirable
• Highly motivated individuals that can support an organisation that is growing
This exciting role as a Procurement Manager is paying up to £55,000 basic salary with the following benefits:
• Private health care
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Flexible working
• 25 days leave and birthday off
• Christmas closure
Company
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/
- Website
- http://www.procurementheads.com/
- Telephone
- 01962 869 838
- Location
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Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom
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