Procurement Manager
Our leading Financial Services client is looking for skilled Procurement Manager to join their team for a 3 months initial contract based in either their Edinburgh, Wythall or Telford office - an office presence is required.
The Role
The role holder plays a critical role in managing the end-to-end sourcing and supplier management of client facing, financial services and marketing products and services developing strategies to increase profitability and ensuring a competitive market position. They will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier selection, supplier negotiation, developing and maintaining category strategies and plans, supplier and commercial management, category analysis and cross functional team leadership aiming to meet or exceed financial targets.
Key Skills
* Strong negotiating skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data driven approach to decision-making.
* Detailed knowledge of the financial services and marketing market and both established service providers and disruptors.
* Current working knowledge of contracting models.
* Knowledge of financial services products and regulation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement strateg...