Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom 1st Executive Full time

Overview:

We are 1st Executive, a leading organization seeking an experienced professional to excel in supplier relationship management. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in managing a critical BPO supplier for our group operations function.

This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the development of best-in-class SRM processes, policies, and methodologies.

About the Role:

  • This position requires someone with a track record of driving value, performance, and commercial efficiency from large-scale business process outsourcing (BPO) contracts.
  • You will provide expert supplier relationship management capability using your experience of supplier risk and relationship management to create clear supplier strategies (commercial, contractual, and risk) for a defined BPO service supplier (Marketing, Print, and Communications).
  • Ensure the requirements contractual obligations, procurement policy, and business unit objectives are met and evidenced in regular routines.
  • Help establish future transformation capability required to improve, digitize, and automate services in line with regulatory guidelines.

What You'll Bring:

  • Demonstrates a depth of SRM or Vendor Management experience - with knowledge and awareness of EBA and PRA regulations.
  • Extensive experience in managing outsourced/BPO suppliers in Print, Marketing, and Communications.
  • Able to apply knowledge of the UK outsourcing market to develop the supplier relationship strategy, balancing external trends against business objectives and desired customer outcomes.
  • Experience of driving performance in line with contractual KPI's and SLA's.
  • Experience of 3rd Party Risk (TP) - in accordance with Group Outsourcing Risk Policy.
  • Ideally Degree qualified.

Your Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary of up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits, making this a truly attractive opportunity for a motivated individual. As a UK resident holding current and valid UK Right to Work documentation, you will be well-suited to this role.



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