Cedar are working with a global utilities organisation who are undertaking a multi-billion pound transformation programme, supporting them on their journey towards becoming fully Net Zero/Carbon Neutral. We are looking for a driven and delivery focused Procurement Lead to manage Professional Services spend - including HR, Legal Services, Audit, Consultancy and Tax to name a few. You will be used to working within a Public Sector/Utilities regulated environment therefore, the ideal candidate will have a proven/recent background in public sector projects using PCR15 or UCR 16. You will be used to working in a change and transformation environment and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will be a Professional Services expert who can manage stakeholders at all levels and has in-depth technical knowledge - ideally spanning multiple organisations and projects. You will be a dynamic individual, who is extremely delivery focused and has a proven track record of working on large scale Public Sector programmes, managing high value contracts across Professional Services on a multi-site/location basis.
Key areas:
1. Proven track record of procurement in the Public sector within the Professional Services category
2. Public Sector or Utilities procurement experience (essential)
3. Professional Services category experience - covering HR, Legal, Consultancy, Audit etc
4. Proven track record of working in a change and transformation environment
5. Experience of running end to end tenders across a range of professional services
6. Strong negotiator
7. Delivery focused and driven
8. Working knowledge of managing suppliers and contracts for professional services
9. CIPS qualified (desirable)
10. Effective stakeholder engagement
11. Immediate start required
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