This is a critical strategic role within the Indirects Procurement team responsible for procurement activities and strategic sourcing across multiple categories with a focus on technology procurement and Software as a Service (SaaS). Supporting overall risk management strategy and compliance.
Key accountabilities include:
- Managing procurement strategies for a diverse range of product and service categories within the Indirects Procurement team including technology and SaaS procurement
- Develop and implement category strategies that optimise spend increase purchasing income and deliver strategic value
- Manage complex tender processes leveraging crosscategory insights and negotiation strategies
- Create and maintain a robust supplier performance evaluation framework
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers across various categories
- Supporting cross functional projects that drive efficiencies and innovation
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements especially around data protection
- Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance procurement effectiveness
- Building and maintaining relationships with key business stakeholders
- Influencing key business decision makers and bringing them on board with procurement category strategies while also taking into account business needs and requirements
Qualifications :
What we need from you:
- 57 years procurement experience
- Proven track record in Indirect Procurement
- Ability to carry out category management and expertise in strategic sourcing across multiple Indirect procurement categories
- Understanding of procurement compliance requirements
- Technology and digital services knowledge
- Advanced understanding of services contract negotiation principles
- Data Protection Regulation understanding
- Familiar with SaaS procurement process
- Knowledge of software licensing and subscription models
- Competent in using Procurement software
Additional Information :
And in return we offer:
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
- Plus your birthday off
- Company pension
- Life Assurance cover
- Medical insurance
- Discretionary bonus
- Car Allowance
- Discounts available on the high street shops holidays gyms and cinemas
- Wellbeing assistance
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Volunteering Days
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary Carer leave
- Wedding/Commitment day leave
- Salary per annum dependent on experience
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime