Strategic Procurement Expert

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Lorien Full time
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Manager to join our team at Lorien, working closely with our major client in the Energy industry. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms.



Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable).



Key Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle ebusiness, Jaggaer Bravo and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside their sphere of responsibility. The candidate will also understand the supply chain and how to manage it.



Requirements

A target-focused and result-driven individual, the candidate will be able to bring about change. Their self-confidence and independence will enable them to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. The candidate will have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability.



About Lorien

Lorien is a leading provider of procurement services to the Energy industry. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our clients. If you are a motivated and experienced Strategic Procurement Manager, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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