Job Description
We are currently working with a global high profile provider of communications and technology services. Customers include 90% of FTSE 500 global companies among which are some of the worlds biggest banks pharmaceutical companies and airlines. They are embarking on a period of expansion and inline with this strategy are looking for a procurement manager to join then to assist with development of there Marketing category.
Role Purpose
The role will give you the opportunity to lead a team of procurement professionals in a Procurement Management capacity and/or operate as a contributor/negotiator to ensure the provision of a world class procurement service that delivers competitive advantage for the client.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain knowledge of specific category, region or function including market dynamics and product life cycles.
- Lead category, region or function team(s) to determine the appropriate approach to market, the optimum commercial models and supplier relationships for a product/service or element of a category.
- Develop procurement plans appropriate to specific product and services to deliver maximum commercial advantage to include selection and application of appropriate procurement processes for a particular product and or service.
- Negotiate appropriate commercial and contractual arrangements with suppliers and for all products and services within role, including loading information onto appropriate systems.
- Manage the supply base to ensure delivery against contractual and commercial commitments and “In Contract” supplier performance and ensure business benefit is realised.
- To take personal ownership for utilisation of contracts, ensuring order channel strategy enables internal business partners to order items efficiently and contracts reflect customer requirements for their duration.
- May be responsible for managing the time phased delivery plan that brings together the “forecast” and “Inventory policies” to produce a commitment schedule to industry.
Key Skills & Experience
Depending on the level of the role, the candidate will need to demonstrate capability within the following areas:
- Proven leadership capability and ability drive a high performance culture and motivate at all levels
- Ability to lead and influence at a senior level and in a fast paced, collaborative, matrix environment
- Highly commercial and financially astute
- Excellent communicator and well developed interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Very strong people skills, able to use a broad range of styles as appropriate to the situation.
- Experience of leading complex multi-functional / multi-divisional programmes or initiatives.
- Previous procurement skills desired
- High degree of change orientation
- Previous experience of board level stakeholder management (CEO / CFO level)
- Has the gravitas and ability to influence senior decision makers (CEO / CFO level)
- The ability to test / challenge current thinking and formulate new practices / policies
- The ability to set up and mobilise a multi-functional team in timely manner
If you feel you have the relevant skills in order to excel in a role of this nature and can demonstrate stakeholder management and negotiation within a complex stakeholder environment please forward your CV and covering letter using the apply online function.
03-08-12
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