Principal Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time

Location: Reading, West Berkshire, Hybrid working

We are seeking a Principal Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy development, including category management, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.

Key accountabilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans
  • Drive cost savings initiatives, identify opportunities for process improvement, and optimise procurement practices
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and pricing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and business requirements.
  • Develop and implement vendor management strategies to optimise supplier relationships and drive value for the company.

Key requirements:

  • Knowledge Public sector procurement regulation and experience of applying these to contracts and procurements
  • An understanding of, and experience in procuring across various categories
  • An understanding of and experience in managing contracts ideally NEC 4
  • Knowledge of and experience in using Crown Commercial Service procurement frameworks
  • Experience in liaising with a broad range of government stakeholders, and their suppliers
  • Experience in delivering high value procurements.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.
  • Proven experience in procurement leadership
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, E-procurement systems advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
  • Experience of the Managing the exemption process from procurement regulations (desirable).
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