Strategic Procurement Lead

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

Position Overview

As a Strategic Procurement Lead, you will spearhead the execution of sourcing category initiatives and oversee supplier management processes. Your role will involve forging robust collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders to shape business priorities while anticipating future trends and requirements. You will manage all activities in accordance with relevant organizational policies and risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acting as a vital member of the Customer Sourcing category team for Insurance, Pensions & Investments, and Motor, you will collaborate with a team of sourcing experts to enhance the category vision and objectives.
  • Assisting our Insurance, Pensions & Investments teams in fulfilling their commercial objectives by implementing effective sourcing strategies that align with their business goals.
  • Building and maintaining essential relationships with key partners, promoting innovative commercial thinking by questioning established practices to enhance organizational value.
  • Keeping abreast of developments within the fund management services category, managing critical supplier relationships to gain early insights into new and innovative product offerings, thereby supporting the Group's transformation efforts.

Qualifications

  • Proven sourcing expertise, particularly in negotiating contracts and managing procurement categories, preferably within consumer products.
  • Experience in executing and overseeing sourcing projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, influence, and translate strategic business objectives into actionable sourcing strategies and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated success in cultivating relationships with key internal stakeholders and serving as a trusted business partner.
  • A positive, resilient, and adaptable demeanor, with a track record of thriving in dynamic settings.

Benefits

  • A competitive pension contribution of up to 15%.
  • An annual bonus based on Group performance.
  • Share schemes, including complimentary shares.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, such as shopping discounts.
  • 30 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  • A variety of wellness initiatives and generous parental leave policies.


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