Strategic Procurement Lead
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Lead
Job Summary:
Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Lead to join our team. As a key member of our Corporate Procurement Team, you will be responsible for leading strategic procurement initiatives and ensuring cost efficiency, supplier quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation to implementation, ensuring value for money.
- Interpret and advise on Terms & Conditions of Trade for internal stakeholders.
- Lead strategic category management for IT and Recruitment procurement.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance.
- Implement risk management strategies and negotiate cost savings and favourable terms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to improve procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and financial objectives.
- Provide procurement insights through market research and spend analysis.
- Line manage the procurement team, offering guidance and performance management.
- Deputise for the Head of Procurement when required.
Person Specification:
- MCIPS qualified or working towards Level 6 (Essential).
- Significant procurement experience in a complex organisation (Essential).
- Proven track record of leading procurement programs and delivering results (Essential).
- Experience in category management, especially for IT (Desirable).
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel (Essential).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels (Essential).
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen (Essential).
- Line management experience (Desirable).
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 year's service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year.
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months.
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate.
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