Procurement Manager
1st Executive · London, England ·
Procurement Manager 70k - Professional ServicesSalary: upto 70k p/a + benefitsLocation: London - hybrid working 3 days p/w in office Fulltime| Permanent If you're a driven procurement professional with some Professional services procurement category experience and you're hungry for more, this is the opportunity where you won't just support procurement transformation... you'll help build it.
Be part of the creation of something ambitious. That means fresh thinking, new processes, smarter analytics, stronger supplier partnerships - and room for you to make your mark early. This Role: This is joining a procurement function in growth mode - shaping frameworks, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable performance improvements across the business.
You'll work closely with Category Managers and senior procurement leaders;Expect to: Lead sourcing projects primarily across Professional Services categoryPro-actively drive and seek new commercial opportunitiesInfluencing stakeholdersDrive spend analytics and performance insightsInfluence supplier strategiesBuild category tools and templatesDevelop commercial acumen fastWhat We're Looking ForProcurement experience within Profesional Services category (ie corporate services, consultancy services, advisory services or people services etc)Strong negotiation and stakeholder communication skillsPassionate about working in an pro-active ambitious, changeable, people focussed businessConfident communicator with an engaging personality and an inquisitive natureStrong analytical skills and confidence working with data sets and extracting insights from procurement dataKnowledge of sourcing principles and supplier managementEnjoys working in fast paced environment, autonomouslyWhat You'll GainExposure to senior procurement leadershipOwnership of sourcing activity and supplier engagementReal influence in a growing, evolving procurement functionAccelerated development in analytics, commercial strategy and stakeholder managementA culture that values initiative, collaboration and bold thinking*** applicants must be based in the UK to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid UK RTW***Discipline(s): ProcurementJob type: Permanent