Strategic Procurement Expert

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

The Business: Cedar

We are a global professional services and outsourcing business with a growing presence in the industry.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • We are seeking a proactive and strategic thinker to drive our procurement agenda, shaping deals and driving governance within tight timescales.
  • You will be responsible for large levels of spend across a wide range of Telco procurement projects, valued from c.1m up to 100m+.
  • Run strategic procurement projects end-to-end in Telco sub-category areas such as Networks, Cloud, Carriers etc.
  • Challenge stakeholders to achieve positive results and drive the procurement agenda.

**Salary:** £60,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.

**Job Description:

  • You must be resilient in character and able to challenge stakeholders effectively.
  • Have a strong track record within the Telco category, ideally in Networks, Cloud, Carriers etc.
  • Able to navigate a large complex blue-chip environment and cut through the noise.
  • Someone who understands what 'best in class' procurement looks like and can bring new ideas to the table.
  • An ability to develop and implement category strategy.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

  • Ideal experience in the Telco industry.
  • CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be useful.

**Benefits:**

  • Excellent development and progression opportunities in a large team of over 20 in procurement.
  • A mature environment where you will have a strong support network from leadership.
  • Autonomy to drive your own projects.
  • Remote working with very occasional travel.


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