Indirect Strategic Procurement Manager

Description:

Due to continued growth, they now have multiple opportunities for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to come on board and lead high-profile sourcing projects in collaboration with a team of 30+ procurement professionals. In this role, you will oversee the procurement processes for various indirect services, including HR, Professional / Corporate Services, Facilities Management, Marketing, Training, Retail Property, Insurance, and Consultancy. It will be your responsibility to drive innovation and idea generation across complex spend categories, fostering a best-in-class culture and approach to procurement. Acting as a business partner to internal stakeholders, you will identify needs, deliver strategic plans, and navigate seamlessly through a cross-functional environment.

Required Experience:

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, especially in dealing with indirect services, ideally in a public sector setting (or have an appetite to move into this space)
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills, coupled with solid contract management skills.
• Familiarity with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods.
• A demonstrated ability to influence at an executive level.