Strategic Procurement Lead

3 weeks ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Limited Full time
Job Overview

As a Procurement Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving sourcing category initiatives and managing supplier relationships. Your role will involve establishing robust partnerships with senior stakeholders to influence business objectives and anticipate future market trends.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned Procurement Specialist with experience in indirect procurement...


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborating as part of the Customer Sourcing category team focused on Insurance, Pensions & Investments, and Motor, while contributing to the strategic vision and purpose of the category.
  • Assisting colleagues in the Insurance, Pensions & Investments sectors by developing effective sourcing strategies that align with their commercial objectives.
  • Cultivating and maintaining essential relationships with key partners, fostering innovative commercial thinking to enhance value for the organization.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the fund management services category, managing critical supplier relationships to gain early insights into new product innovations that support the organization's transformation.


Qualifications Required

  • Proven expertise in sourcing, with a solid background in contract negotiation and procurement category management, preferably in consumer products.
  • Experience in executing and overseeing sourcing projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong ability to articulate and translate strategic business objectives into actionable sourcing strategies.
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships with internal stakeholders and acting as a trusted business partner.
  • A positive, resilient, and adaptable approach, thriving in dynamic settings.

Benefits Offered

  • Generous pension contributions up to 15%.
  • Performance-based annual bonus opportunities.
  • Share schemes, including complimentary shares.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, such as discounts on shopping.
  • 30 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and supportive parental leave policies.

For further information, please submit your CV.



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