Company Overview
Exciting opportunity to join a market-leading Global Talent Solutions business based in the heart of London. Driven by creating value and delivering results, this fast-paced, client-centric business on a journey of growth and transformation and looking for a hand-on Head of Procurement who can come in, make impact across the existing supply chain and implement the strategy that will lead the function into the future.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement a comprehensive procurement strategy to maximise efficiency and productivity
* Act as a subject matter expert in supplier and client contract management
* Conduct market analysis, strategic supplier sourcing, and tender document development
* Lead complex pricing and contract negotiations, ensuring compliant tendering processes
* Draft and amend commercial contract terms, manage approval processes, and oversee supplier onboarding/offboarding
* Track and report contract benefits, ensuring they are realised
* Implement and manage a dynamic supplier tiering structure based on performance
* Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and manage supplier relationships
Key Skills & Experience
* CIPS qualification (desired but not essential)
* Strong understanding of indirect procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management
* Experience with technology platforms and reverse auctions
* Ability to develop and manage senior stakeholder and supplier relationships
* Agile and adaptive, with excellent problem-solving skills
* Familiarity with VMS systems (advantageous)
Benefits
* Competitive salary with opportunity to add up between 20 and 25% bonus, paid quarterly
* 25 days holiday
* 3% matched pension