Senior Procurement Analyst

**Job Title**: Senior Procurement Analyst | S3 - Analyst III | IT & Digital - Infrastructure & Telecoms **Join our community.** The Sourcing Operations function is key to this organisation as it is the core of the business. Well drafted and robust contracts are created as part of the sourcing activity. This organistaion is looking for the right individual to help lead and coordinatethe correct fulfilment and execution of all the contracts they generate as a function. **The difference you'll make.** - An industry-recognised Procurement SME with broad experience of different types of procurement and procurement approaches: tactical, strategic, complex, high-volume, high-risk, "Route to Savings/Contract", "Buying Channels" and/or "Source to Contract/Pay" - Category Management competency, supporting (and eventually co-creating) with the Category Manager market, supplier and spend analysis to create category plans for IT sub-categories (Software, Hardware, Networks, Infrastructure, Telecoms, IT Services) - Be a key driver for the Category Manager: executing procurement strategies borne from category plans, procurement operations and generally meeting targets - A skilled multi-tasker, being able to handle 10-15 workstreams (monthly average), with a 50/50 mix of strategic (low volume, high risk/complexity, longer duration) and tactical (high volume, low risk, short duration) utilising systems, office tools andcommunication to maximise efficiency - Self-assured and self-sufficient, requiring mínimal oversight - Proficient in procurement documentation: drafting and issuing RFX documentation, bid analysis, negotiating contractual and commercial terms and preparing approval recommendations. - Proficient in procurement process: identifying/anticipating risks, propose and implement solutions, being able to adapt process without compromising "best value", effective use of escalation - "Leading by example" in procurement system/process adherence, showing diligence, accuracy and attention-to-detail, with good comprehension of how data quality affects MI/Reporting - Increase commercial maturity within the organisation through education and coaching; supporting the client with the review and definition of RFP specifications, evaluation and scoring, transparency and fairness, recommending best commercial approach forbest value and savings - High-level Stakeholder and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), building credibility and trust, seen as a peer with other senior-level procurement stakeholders - Efficient and effective comms: keeping stakeholders well-informed of process and progress, as well as encouraging actions are completed without delay - Ensuring compliance with defined policies, processes and procedures - Being a key driver of NPS results - Proactive business engagement and demonstrating initiative: continuous improvement (contracts, process, systems, planning), training. **What you'll bring**: - Business-related degree or equivalent (>10Y procurement experience) - At least 6Y (ideally 8Y+) experience in IT Infrastructure and Telecoms categories (experience in other IT sub-categories will be considered an advantage), with at least 10Y experience in procurement - MCIPS qualified or equivalent - Demonstrable SME in procurement, procurement strategy/methodology with a broad experience across different procurement types - A procurement operations and processes expert (systems, procedures/regulations, third parties, governance, legal etc), showing a track record of success - Experience of procurement systems; Globality, SAP and Ariba will be considered advantageous - Line management, leadership and/or mentoring/coaching experience - Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment - Excellent organisational skills; can manage multiple & competing priorities while achieving results - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels in a large corporate environment - Evidence of continuous improvement, ability to be proactive and/or working on their own initiative - English level (written and oral) must be fluent. Fluency in Spanish will be considered an advantage - Eligible to live and work in the UK **What else you need to know.** This role is currently home-based with occasional travel to Client office in Milton Keynes or London. In the future this may change to hybrid, however this will be discussed with the employee before a final decision is made. **How you will be rewarded.** As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs. - Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus - Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5%, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us - 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year - Bupa medical insurance included, and voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including:dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments - Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover - 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more - Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships **What to do next**: If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply.