Strategic Procurement Expert for Indirect Categories

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Company Overview

The organisation is a market-leading FinTech company based in London, known for its innovation and adaptation. It has a reputation for positive change, as evident from the awards it has won, including 'Innovation of the Year' at industry awards.

This transformation has led to the creation of new roles, including this Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist position. In this role, you will operate across indirect procurement, managing subcategory strategy across IT, Professional Services, and FM Procurement categories with a view to progressing to Senior Sourcing Manager within 12-18 months.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join our team and contribute to the company's growth and success. As a Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement across indirect procurement categories, ideally having managed IT, Professional Services, or FM Procurement, with a desire to work across a breadth of areas to expand your skillset.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing strategic procurement plans to drive cost savings and process improvements.
  • Managing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Analyzing data and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and provide insights to inform business decisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A strong academic record (Degree + CIPS) and relevant industry experience.
  • Proven expertise in indirect procurement, including IT, Professional Services, and FM Procurement.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop insightful recommendations.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary between £65k - £70k depending on experience, plus a 15% bonus, free freshly made food and drink in the office, and excellent progression opportunities. This is a great chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and employee development.

Key Skills

Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Procurement Specialist, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Graduate Scheme, IT Procurement, Professional Services Procurement, FM Procurement, Marketing Procurement, HR Procurement, Procurement Manager, Financial Services, FinTech, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, CIPS, London, Leeds, UK.


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