Interim Procurement Business Partner
15 hours ago
The Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising procurement strategies within the Not For Profit sector. Based in Reading, this temporary position requires a focused professional to effectively oversee procurement operations and ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Create commercial procurement strategies to support ELT & Directorates to deliver their services in the most effective and efficient way whilst ensuring strategies align with the organisation
Pro-actively seeking out potential cost savings, innovative opportunities and efficiencies working up ideas into commercially viable business cases and following through to completion with the most appropriate commercial strategy for success.
Working with ELT and Senior Leaders to develop commercial strategies, play a leading part in their assigned directorate(s) contributing equally at senior management and Director level daily.
Ensuring compliance with the organisation commercial policies and managing any areas of non-compliance.
Utilising data analysis and metrics to proactively develop commercial strategies to deliver best value
Management of complex pre-tender and tender processes including supplier selection, internal stakeholder management, conflict resolution, documentation, contract negotiation, contract implementation and commercial evaluation. Negotiations must maximise the cost savings potential, ensure robust commercial practices; ensure security of supply, service, quality and delivery
suppliers, especially long-standing third-party partners, other Guide Dogs stakeholders.
Ability to appropriately challenge status quo when there are better commercial opportunities, and able to work with the department to implement change.
A successful Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner should have:
Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
Proficiency in contract management and supplier negotiations.
Ability to analyse data and make informed procurement decisions.
Competitive daily rate of GBP 550 to GBP 600
Temporary role based in Reading, offering a dynamic working environment.
Chance to make a meaningful impact through strategic procurement initiatives.
If you are ready to bring your expertise as an Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner to a rewarding role in Reading, we encourage you to apply today
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Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner
15 hours ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Michael Page Full timeThe Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising procurement strategies within the Not For Profit sector. Based in Reading, this temporary position requires a focused professional to effectively oversee procurement operations and ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Client Details This...
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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Michael Page Full timeThe Interim Strategic Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising procurement strategies within the Not For Profit sector. Based in Reading, this temporary position requires a focused professional to effectively oversee procurement operations and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.Client DetailsThis...
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Reading, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full timeAbout Our ClientOur client is a large Not For Profit organisation dedicated to its impactful mission. It supports meaningful initiatives and values professional expertise to drive its objectives forward.Job DescriptionCreate commercial procurement strategies to support ELT & Directorates to deliver their services in the most effective and efficient way...
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