Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom abrdn Full time

About the Opportunity

At abrdn, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our Source to Pay Team as a Head of Strategic Sourcing. This is a permanent role, based in Edinburgh.

About the Department

The Source to Pay Team supports the wider business in procuring goods and services and managing suppliers and partners to enable the organization's day-to-day operations. We use effective business partnering to deliver commercial value while achieving improved service and risk management within the supply chain.

About the Role

  • Lead and develop the Procurement onshore team, developing team members at a strategic level to ensure they are competent and maintain the required skills.
  • Drive continuous improvements across the Procurement Team, promoting a culture of change and transformation.
  • Develop, implement, and lead strategic procurement and SRM strategies across designated categories and business divisions, addressing key business requirements and optimizing business alignments and collaboration.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of abrdn's procurement strategy, standards, tools, and procedures.
  • Work closely with the Head of Procurement Compliance & Governance to ensure all group spend is maximized and third-party risk is managed at a group level.
  • Lead, develop, and implement innovative procurement solutions to address business requirements and challenges while maximizing value and ensuring delivery of breakthrough results.
  • When required, lead and manage complex, high-value global sourcing initiatives, including complex negotiations that impact the business, with in-depth legal and senior business management participation.

Requirements

  • Extensive strategic procurement and supplier relationship management experience in multiple categories.
  • Proven experience of delivering results under pressure.
  • Strong experience of leading a team within a strategic procurement function and demonstrating management and organizational skills.
  • Experience of operating at a senior management level, preferably within a complex, pan-global business.
  • Technological literacy and the ability to optimize results using sourcing tools and technology.
  • Financial literacy and the ability to understand profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow.
  • Strong supplier management skills and the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.

About abrdn

We are proud to announce that we have officially become a Disability Confident Committed – Level One employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment for all employees and job applicants.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 40 days annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus, private healthcare, and a range of flexible benefits. You can read more about our benefits packages on our website.



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