Senior Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom BMS Group Full time

Procurement at BMS is a newly established global team with a remit to deliver value and manage third party risk effectively in support of BMS’s vision and goals.


We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to work with the Head of Procurement to develop the function and build internal relationships to enhance Procurement’s reputation as a valued business partner.


In particular, you will:

  • Develop and deliver procurement strategies that optimise costs, maintain quality standards and manage risk
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver activities at all stages of the procurement lifecycle
  • Use commercial insight to identify potential opportunities to drive savings and improve value
  • Update procurement policies and procedures to incorporate best practice including ESG, strategic sourcing & supplier relationship management
  • Evaluate and deploy appropriate technologies to streamline and support the procurement lifecycle
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance operational efficiency
  • Deputise for the Head of Procurement as and when necessary
  • Undertake any other tasks, activities and projects commensurate with the role


What we’re looking for – skills and capabilities


Essential:

  • Experience in delivering strategic procurement initiatives
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively engage with and influence up to board level
  • Experience in managing indirect categories


Desirable:

  • MCIPS
  • Global stakeholder management experience
  • Procurement experience in Financial Services sector


What we’re looking for - functional & behavioural competencies


  • Strong influencer
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from multiple sources and develop visualisations to support decision making
  • Change and project management in a procurement environment



About BMS

BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.


We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.


Find out what it’s like to work at BMS here.



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