Strategic Procurement Leader

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom 1st Executive Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact with your work across new and exciting areas of technology. As a key member of our team at 1st Executive, you will be responsible for developing and implementing joined-up, global sourcing strategies and solutions that incorporate the full contract life cycle across multiple spend categories, geographies, and business areas.

You'll have commodity and procurement knowledge across a variety of supply chain categories - primarily Tech/Software but also ideally other indirect corporate & business services and other products and services across the Group - with a demonstrable track record of success in implementation. Experience of leading strategic and business critical supplier relationships and contracts to deliver sustainable improvements is essential.

A proven track record and experience with contract law and legal knowledge relevant to Sourcing & Procurement is required. You'll also need experience of applying supply chain skills and techniques to positively disrupt business strategy and outcomes.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership for resolving issues within a procurement environment and has experience of engaging with C-Suite stakeholders. End-to-end procurement life cycle experience, including strategy development, strategic sourcing, supplier selection processes, contract and commercial negotiation, onboarding and ongoing contract and supplier relationship management, is a must.

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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