Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Unilever Full time

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting the Procurement lead in delivering strategic programs for IT Procurement. The successful candidate will work closely with IT sub-portfolio teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies, and will be responsible for supporting the roll-out and compliance to global strategies and contracts within the cluster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Procurement lead in delivering strategic programs for IT Procurement.
  • Work closely with IT sub-portfolio teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
  • Support the roll-out and compliance to global strategies and contracts within the cluster.
  • Collaborate with IT stakeholders and lead sourcing activities for projects.
  • Partner and manage suppliers to achieve business objectives.
  • Work within defined procurement procedures and adhere to the Code of Business concepts.
  • Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
  • Address and escalate supplier non-performance as appropriate.
  • Engage key stakeholders proactively and develop a strong stakeholder network.
  • Drive best-in-class business processes, tools, and practices.
  • Ensure accurate and timely communication of supply agreements, commercial terms, and conditions to operational teams.
  • Source and negotiate for assigned spend and site clusters goods or services above €10k.
  • Contribute to achieve operational aims, including automation of Purchase Orders and vendors reduction.

Requirements:

  • Strong commercial negotiation and contracting skills.
  • Knowledge of IT markets, suppliers' market, and services cost models.
  • Excellent working knowledge and application of professional sourcing methodologies and processes.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage procurement projects with minimal supervision.
  • Track record of building stakeholder relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and geographic locations.
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong/fluently English speaker.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Studying towards or achieved a recognized procurement certification.

Experience:

  • Experienced (5+ years), preferably in IT procurement.
  • Experienced in managing supplier contracts.
  • Skilled in delivering to testing savings targets.
  • Ability to understand multiple areas within procurement.
  • Skilled negotiator.
  • Experienced in stakeholder and supplier management.
  • Proven in driving commercial value in a procurement function.
  • Skilled at testing business stakeholders.

Travel:

As per job/site requirements, average travel anticipated 3-5 days per year (domestic/international).

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