Lead Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
Position Overview

Gleeson Recruitment Group is collaborating with a prominent Financial Services organization in search of a Lead Procurement Specialist.

This position plays a crucial role in the strategic expansion of the UK operations, serving as the primary contact for all procurement-related inquiries. The successful candidate will oversee and guide both the Procurement and Contract Management Teams to enhance overall performance.

The Procurement division is tasked with securing supplier agreements that strike a balance between cost efficiency, value optimization, and risk mitigation.

The Contract Management division is responsible for monitoring the performance of outsourced partners and ensuring compliance with broader UK relationship management standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction to all direct reports while identifying opportunities to enhance the function's delivery. This encompasses all sourcing activities, onboarding processes, local and central reporting, as well as governance and control measures.
  • Take ownership of the Procurement and Supplier Management Committee's initiatives.
  • Oversee the annual sourcing activity program, including central expense management and savings reporting.
  • Supervise all sourcing activities within the UK team, while managing significant RFP contracts and direct negotiation efforts.
  • Ensure that end-to-end policies, sourcing limits, procedures, and control frameworks are established, regularly reviewed, and optimized to align with the organization's strategic objectives.
  • Facilitate engagement with central and UK territory counterparts to promote best practices and adherence to group standards.
  • Manage the Essential and Sensitive Suppliers list, Third Party Risk Management processes, regulatory updates, and associated governance frameworks.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Demonstrated experience in a Senior Procurement capacity.
  • Proficient in I.T. Procurement.
  • Experience in various Indirect categories.
  • Background in Professional Services or Financial Services sectors.


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