Procurement Manager

1 month ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Colt Data Centre Services Full time

The DCS Procurement Manager role is a 15 month FTC, which will be responsible for leading and organising procurement support to various DCS functional teams with a key focus on the IT category but also manage the Security, Marketing and HR categories within the Europe Region. The role will also be responsible for liaising with team members and stakeholders in all other Regions including India and Japan.


This role will work with internal, functional stakeholders across the business to ensure that their business requirements are understood and appropriately defined. They will work with stakeholders to deliver a pipeline of tendered products and services They will ensure that products and services are procured quickly and safely with robust contract documentation. Contracts will include negotiated pricing that reflects a competitive environment and which manages and mitigates commercial, operational and reputational risk for the DCS business.


The scope of this role covers the full procurement life-cycle to develop strategic plans and supplier profiling, to undertake fundamental sourcing and acquisition programmes, tendering and contracting, negotiations and ongoing supplier relationship management. Reporting to the Regional DCS Head of Procurement, the role includes tactical management and development of effective procurement documentation, which is compliant with our Procurement Policy.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Work with functional stakeholders to identify legitimate business requirements, to develop procurement plans and help to identify cost-effective procurement strategies.
  • Support the drive within the DCS Procurement function towards a more strategic arena, with the development of best practices and effective tracking and reporting mechanisms as part of the day to day requirements
  • Develop effective commercial approaches to tendering, including drafting suitable documentation and leading tendering processes with the supply chain, securing value for money and managing risk.
  • Undertake, detailed and effective commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure best operating cost and benefit outcomes achieved for DCS, in compliance with Colt Procurement Policy.
  • Help stakeholders to adopt a Total Cost of Ownership view of procurement activities and to help demonstrate the benefits of effective procurement
  • Provide expert Procurement advice and support to Colt DCS colleagues
  • Ensure the sourcing process, from identification of the need (support stakeholders to define the specifications) through sourcing and selection of suppliers through, to contract signature is managed in collaboration with relevant stakeholder groups.
  • Assessment through RFI/RFQ of suitability of potential bidders for invitations to quote – work with DCS colleagues in all business functions, where necessary, to ensure that sustainable procurement and commercial best practice is built into the tendering contract development and supplier selection process.
  • Run and manage RFx activity in DCS on SAP/Ariba
  • Manage and promote procurement governance and best practice policies and guidelines for effective management of operating and capital expenditure.
  • Review and Approve the PRs and POs in Ariba.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity, a fast paced working environment and quickly be able to define Procurement requirements with key stakeholders
  • Run a Supplier relationship management Program including ( QBRs, SRMs and other Contractual Obligations)


Skills & Experience:

  • Proven operational experience in Procurement, with intimate understanding of the full procurement life cycle – from initial market search and sourcing, through tender preparation, contract negotiation, contract award and compliance through Supplier Relationship Management.
  • Ideally with a good understanding of the data centre or telco industry sectors.
  • Track record in Strategic procurement, able to effectively build and execute robust operational plans.
  • Practical knowledge and experience of creating and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Manage projects workload through creating practical plans and provide effective management and cost reductions.
  • Demonstrate management of peaks and troughs in workload and balance of conflicting priorities and tasks.
  • Experience of working in a team environment with the ability to influence and motivate complex, matrix teams both virtually and directly
  • Experience of working under pressure and delivering against tight deadlines
  • Demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills, internally and externally with suppliers
  • Able to create a win-win environment with Suppliers and Key Stakeholders alike
  • Understands Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks and is able to develop and utilise to advantage
  • Experience of leading, working and delivering Procurement strategies through virtual multifunctional teams
  • Fluent in English
  • Proven negotiation skills - internal and external
  • E-Sourcing tools experience – Ariba experience will be preferred.
  • Stakeholder Management and comfortable working with C-level stakeholders across geographies
  • Culturally aware and astute working in a diverse environment
  • Deals effectively with ambiguity
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Planning and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks to deliver maximum positive impact on DCS’s business.
  • Self -starter that sets tasks with clear goals and outcomes
  • Defines clear behavioural expectations for self


Qualifications:

  • CIPS or Degree level (Business School) with Procurement experience

  • Procurement Efficiency

    4 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICES LTD Full time

    About the jobOur client is a procurement business that specialises in procurement and supply chain management services, enabling their clients to increase efficiency and deliver more from their supply partners, improving overall experience.They have a centralised office in London, and their teams work remotely around the UK, only having to come to London for...

  • Procurement Manager

    1 month ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Taylor Bolam - Procurement Recruitment Specialists Full time

    My client who are a well known company based in London are looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Category Manager focusing with a strong focus on SAAS.We are looking for a highly experienced procurement professional who has got a strong track record within IT Procurement including software.Applicants must have strong end to end procurement experience and...

  • Procurement Manager

    2 months ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom CBRE Full time

    This role is full time, permanent with hybrid working based at Henrietta House, London.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:The Procurement Manager is to oversee all category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and supplier performance activities for the key categories of spend allocated to them within the Property Management (PM) FM business...

  • Procurement Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Consumer Additions and Consumer Exec Full time

    Consumer Additions are proud to be partnered with a leading British retailer to source for them a Procurement Manager.They're looking for someone who is comfortable managing many key stake holders and is able to work in a broad procurement position, covering everything from supply chain, marketing, POS, technology, finance etc..Key...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 months ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Macro Full time

    Procurement Manager Ref: 25062 LondonWe are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Procurement Manager to join our London based team on a hybrid basis.Responsibilities to include:Strategic procurement including sourcing, selecting and negotiating with suppliers, SRM, developing our preferred supplier programme, spend analysis.Supplying on-boarding via our...

  • Procurement Manager

    1 week ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Viasat Full time

    About Viasat: Viasat brings connectivity where it’s needed most to unlock opportunity for the world. Our corporate headquarters are in Carlsbad, California.In May 2023 Viasat acquired Inmarsat Plc who’s brand new head office is based in Finsbury Square, London. Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for nearly forty...

  • Third Party Risk Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

    Operating within the reinsurance market, this business has a strong reputation for innovation and holds a global presence in six countries on four continents.Having seen another strong year of profitability, this business is continuing to grow its newly established Procurement and Outsourcing (P&O) team.In this newly created role, as part of a team of 5, you...

  • Contracts & Procurement Manager

    3 months ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Glass and Glazing Federation Full time

    The Glass and Glazing Federation is the most influential Trade Federation in the industry, with the GGF community of members making up over 60% of the sector’s £4 billion annual turnover. The GGF Group, including its subsidiaries of FENSA, BFRC, RISA and Installsure have over 8,000 companies that we are proud to call members. It's success and size...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom McCabe and Barton Full time

    McCabe and Barton are pleased to partner with a leading Financial Services House to offer this position as a Procurement & Vendor Manager. Working within the Technology Procurement team managing IT categories including hardware, software professional services and the information security towers. This is a permanent position within a growing procurement team...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Data Inc Full time

    Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required:Strong Procurement experience particularly with respect to developing & implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management and some experience of regulated environmentsDemonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing across multiple marketsLeadership/communication...

  • Data and Reporting Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICES LTD Full time

    About the job:Our client is a procurement business that specialises in procurement and supply chain management services, enabling their clients to increase efficiency and deliver more from their supply partners, improving overall experience.They have a centralised office in London, and their teams work remotely around the UK, only having to come to London...

  • Culinary Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Career Moves Group Full time

    This client is a top 5 tech giant and owner of some of the world's most popular social media platforms and instant messaging apps, connecting billions of people across the globe.Location: Onsite 3 days Kings CrossStart date – ASAPDuration – 12 monthsMinimum Pay Rate: £32.21, approx 67K per annumThe procurement specialist role supports procurement...

  • JV Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd Full time

    JV PROCUREMENT MANAGER (PAYE CONTRACT ROLE INITIALLY) POSITION SUMMARY: The EV-JV is a nascent business with numerous goods and services contracts put in place in order to support existing Hub development across the UK and Ireland. With 300 hubs planned over the next 5 years, levels of expenditure will exceed •450M. The role of the Procurement...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Crone Corkill Full time

    The Procurement Officer will manage the procurement process, ensuring that services are purchased at great value whilst maintaining strong supplier relationships. This role focuses on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness, with a particular emphasis on IT procurement.Salary: £50-£55kONLY considering those...

  • Procurement Officer

    1 month ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom OFS Full time

    Procurement Officer - Financial ServicesLocation: LondonSalary: CompetitiveA client of mine is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to manage their procurement processes, with a strong focus on IT procurement. The role involves ensuring optimal value in purchasing, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in procurement...

  • IT Procurement

    2 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Investigo Full time

    2-6 years IT Procurement/Vendor Management experience.Across all IT sub-categories (software, hardware, Infrastructure etc).

  • Head of Procurement

    1 month ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Trust In SODA Full time

    Job title: Head of ProcurementOffice location: London - Hybrid working: 3 days in officeSalary: up to £80KAre you a seasoned Procurement leader with a proven track record in the infrastructure space? My client, a high-growth Telco company, is seeking a strategic Head of Procurement to join their dynamic team.This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the...

  • Procurement Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom McCabe & Barton Full time

    Core Requirements 3+ years experience as a Procurement or Vendor Analyst working within IT Procurement. Experience running competitive tenders and contract negotiations Strong negotiation skills for large and complex IT procurement deals Strong project/process management skills with an ability to manage multiple vendors and projects. An ability and desire...

  • Procurement Officer

    2 weeks ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Saragossa Full time

    Could you be the Procurement Officer with this leading UK Investment Bank?You will play a crucial role in overseeing third-party due diligence, supporting budget development, mitigating procurement risks, and driving continuous improvement in procurement practices while maintaining accurate records.Your main focal points will be conducting market research to...

  • Indirect Procurement Manager

    2 months ago

    London, UK, United Kingdom Burger King Careers Full time

    First, let’s talk careers. When it comes to moving forward, we’ve got your back.No-one cares more about their food than we do. So it’ll come as no surprise that we want our people to feel the same about their careers. In fact, we want everyone to crave a role here as much as our customers crave our burgers, and we’ve created a workplace that works...