Procurement Manager Full Time

Michael Page

An opportunity for a detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead and manage all procurement activities within a global professional services firm based in London. The role requires strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain management.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised professional services firm. With over 7000 employees spread across 36 countries, they are renowned for their effective and efficient services. Based in London, they are a prominent figure in the recruitment industry, helping businesses thrive by finding the right talent for their teams.

Description

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand for services and products.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.

Profile

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

-Work with the Head of Procurement to develop, implement, and embed the Procurement & Vendor Management policies and procedures to meet the expanded regulatory objectives.

-Work with the Head of Procurement Management to adapt and enhance the existing procurement policy, processes and procedures. Regulatory Engagement

-Work with the Regulatory Engagement Team to support the Procurement team’s response to matters including Third Party Risk, Outsourcing, Cloud, and Critical Third Parties.

-Engage directly with FMID and the PSR as appropriate. Stakeholder Management

-C-suite level engagement and presentation at RiskCo & Exco may be required.

-Build robust relationships with relevant Supplier areas including but not limited to Technology, Software, Security, Operational Resilience, Legal, and Cyber Security.

-Work with the Commercial Management and Procurement team to ensure that interactions with Suppliers are consistent, proportionate, and considered.

MCIPS or working towards.

Degree educated or degree calibre.

Experience with indirect tech biased procurement

Minimum of 5-7 years in Procurement and Vendor Management – Technology/SaaS/Software Categories – desirable

Experience in a supplier facing role with decision making responsibilities

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Experience with managing small teams.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Excellent understanding of commercial legal contract and terms and conditions.

Demonstrate significant savings through contract management and negotiation.

Exposure and experience of executing modern procurement sourcing techniques and solutions

Job Offer

• An estimated annual salary of 70,000 to 80,000 depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A chance to be part of an industry-leading recruitment consultancy firm in London.

This is a great opportunity for a procurement manager to advance their career. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.