Category Procurement Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Allegis Global Solutions Full time

About Us

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At Allegis Global Solutions, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results for our clients through our expertise in global spend management.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Category Procurement Lead to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing innovative solutions to our clients' complex procurement challenges.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing assigned areas of spend within the Hr & Travel category, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and project management to lead complex deals and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective solutions for our clients.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of cost-effectiveness and quality of supply.">
  • Collaborating with country teams to align preferred channels and suppliers.">
  • Liaising with business functions leads to produce a needs assessment aligned to their business plans.">
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The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement, including working in Technology or Corporate Services categories (including HR, Travel, Business Process Outsourcing, Professional Services, Consulting) and project management.

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Previous experience in stakeholder management, leadership, and effectiveness is also essential.

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Additionally, the successful candidate should possess advanced commercial knowledge in procurement and project management, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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With a competitive salary of £550 per day and 38 days of annual leave, this role offers an excellent package for a talented individual looking to advance their career in global spend management.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Execute sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of cost-effectiveness and quality of supply.">
  • Maintain engagement level stakeholder relationships to advise and guide the stakeholder through the Sourcing process.">
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This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading company like Allegis Global Solutions and take your career to the next level.



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