Procurement Manager
Posted 15/11/2024 by Procurement Heads
Procurement Heads is working with a valued organisation helping to deliver a more energy efficient future. As Procurement Manager you will lead and deliver procurement strategies that align with best practices and drive value creation, playing a vital role in ensuring the organisation receives value for money across its professional services spend base.
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional who has:
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement the strategy for professional services procurement to meet operational requirements.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Support the organisation in planning future procurement needs and ensure alignment with business strategy.
- Drive value creation through market engagement, volume leverage, supplier innovation, and cost optimisation.
- Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives, from market engagement to contract award.
- Provide insights into supply markets and trends to inform category management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, mitigate procurement risks, and manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Report on procurement performance and align activities with organisational goals.
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional who has:
- A degree in business or engineering; postgraduate or CIPS qualifications are advantageous.
- Proven expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and strategic sourcing for large-scale projects.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations and procurement laws.
- Experience reporting on KPIs in procurement or operational contexts.
- A track record of working in utilities, infrastructure, or major cross-functional programmes.
- The ability to manage risks and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience).
- Bonus: Up to 20% for stretch performance.
- Additional Benefits:
- Company car or allowance.
- Private medical insurance.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Competitive pension scheme (company matches contributions up to 12%).
- Hybrid working 3/2
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive well-being, lifestyle, and professional development support.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 665469
- Job ID:
- 222657588
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