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Procurement Manager

City of London Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
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.
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  • Procurement Manager - Tech
  • Supplier & Vendor Management. MCIPS - Required

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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.

Contact
Chris Blackhall
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6512414
Phone number
+441133889074

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Blackhall
Consultant phone
+441133889074
Job reference
JN-082024-6512414