Senior Procurement Leader - Deputy Head of Procurement

The Senior Procurement Lead you will play a pivotal role in managing procurement and suppler management activities within a well established organisation The successful candidate will utilise their expertise to ensure the best value for the organisation while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established institution in the Not For Profit sector, recognised for its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Description

• Acting as a lead commercial procurement expert working in consultation with subject matter experts across professional services and technical expert
• Manage procurement and supply chain activities across the organisation
• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and best practices
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure best value
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement strategies
• Develop and deliver procurement training for staff
• Contribute to the institution's sustainability and social responsibility goals through effective procurement practices
• You will be required to think commercially, innovative and flexibly in order to optimise commercial and procurement outcomes
• Delivering programmes of work attributable to strategic and complex procurement activity
• Improving the commercial maturity of the organisation by maximising the opportunities available through our engagement with our internal and external stakeholders, 3rd party suppliers and supply markets
• Leading and managing a team and stakeholders through fundamental change

Profile

A successful Senior Procurement Lead you should have:

• Proven track record in working at a strategic level across procurement and supply chain management
• Excellent negotiation skills with a commercial mind-set
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Familiarity with procurement legislation and best practices
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and drive success

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of £44,000- £56,000 per year
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus additional days
• Opportunity to work in an ambitious organisation who has a great impact on the wider community
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Apply today to join our team and make a tangible difference, challenge the status-quo and add value in a complex, fast paced commercially minded environment.