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Procurement Manager

2 months ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Penna Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our team at Penna. As a key member of our Financial Operations department, you will be responsible for leading the procurement function across the UK and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement team, including line management of Procurement Specialists.
  • Identify and deliver tangible results through cost reduction and service performance improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Financial Operations to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best possible outcomes for procurement efforts.
  • Review and assist with Requests For Proposals (RFPs) to ensure the best possible outcomes for procurement efforts.
  • Regularly review and improve procurement procedures and processes to ensure control, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure that procurement needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
  • Provide support and expertise to the Procurement Specialists in respect of licensing renewals and managing external talent negotiations.
  • Assist with high-value contract renewals, including the review of commercial terms and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Prepare monthly reports to be used by the Board and other internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience and track record in leading successful procurement efforts, preferably with experience in managing a team.
  • Broad procurement experience with particular emphasis on indirect procurement.
  • CIPS qualified.
  • Strong negotiation skills, and able to challenge costs when appropriate.
  • Positive and solutions-based approach to handling requests and tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills, and able to build and maintain trusted relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers and vendors.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of working in the tech sector, or games or entertainment industries.
  • Experience working with software licenses.