Indirect Procurement Lead @ FTSE100 | £80,000 + 20% Bonus + Double Matched Pension up to 12% | Indirect Procurement | Surrey / Berkshire / Buckinghamshire - Hybrid
Contact Oskar at jobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or apply directly through this page.
A market leading FTSE100 at the forefront of growth and investment seeks several mid-senior level indirect procurement hires across their recently transformed strategic function. They've set a clear and achievable agenda to strive for a greener, cleaner United Kingdom as they strive for nationwide net zero.
The indirect procurement professional will be tasked contributing to impactful projects that will indirectly support to the success of reaching the UK's net zero goals. You'll be working within a strategic procurement function where you'll be responsible for leading end to end procurement activities, as well as the development and implementation of effective category strategies across indirect procurement, the professional services category and high-value projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead various categories across indirect procurement by leveraging supplier relationships, supplier innovation and devising effective category strategies to deliver both cost savings and long term value.
* Execute strategic sourcing events across indirect procurement. This includes identifying the best sourcing strategies and leading the process from market engagement to final award.
* Develop Market Insights by conducting research and analysis of supply markets to develop insights for category management planning. Stay informed about market developments and emerging supplier trends.
* Analyze Spend Data relating to performance and other metrics and offer recommendations for action. Report findings to the Procurement Manager for a comprehensive view of procurement activities.
* Identify Risks within your spend areas and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring there are no disruptions in procurement delivery.
Key Requirements:
* Degree educated or CIPS / MCIPS qualified.
* Previous procurement experience of identifying opportunities and developing, implementing, and executing multiple procurement strategies across a range of spend categories to deliver value.
* Indirect Procurement experience within Corporate / Professional Services, property, fleet, consulting, banking, tax, HR, benefits, L&D etc…
* Procurement experience within complex environments on large scale, multi-national or cross-functional projects.
* Track record of delivering value and cost savings with experience of using lean techniques to eliminatewaste and identify income opportunities. Strong commercial acumen and strategic sourcing.
* Strong communication, SRM, influencing and negotiation skills to facilitate value creation through commercially robust contracts.
* Strong supplier and stakeholder management acumen with the ability communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally with senior leaders (C-Suite) and supplier organisations.
* Previous experience in managing a team of direct reports or a third party.
* Experience in contract management and PCR contracts.
For more information regarding this exciting new procurement opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Oskar at jobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.
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