Senior Procurement Manager with ref. KG2001_1558089824

An innovative opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a globally recognised organisation based in London. They will lead and manage the category requirements to identify and deliver best value solutions for stakeholders as well as to actively support the value for money agenda. The business is going through a period of change currently, which will mean that this role is going to be very varied and exciting.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Manager

To provide professional procurement advice and ensure compliance to the relevant regulatory and statutory obligations
To attend and proactively participate at project boards as required, advising and assisting with making key decisions
To proactively identify, evaluate and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money
Identifying trends in the market and working with suppliers and stakeholders to create solutions which will ultimately lead to further successes within the business
To ensure that compliance and best value is achieved for all tenders carried out
To quantify and deliver procurement savings in accordance with agreed objectives
To ensure that financial regulations are adhered to throughout all procurement exercises
Contribute to the management and development of procurement policy
To support a collaborative, supportive and approachable ethos for work with colleagues across the business
This role will deputise the Head of Procurement, so you will be able to support in the development and mentoring of the rest of the procurement team

Skills & Experience required of the Senior Procurement Manager

Extensive category management experience - creating category and procurement strategies
Degree or equivalent CIPS qualification

Stakeholder engagement experience
Demonstrate experience at delivering savings to an organisation through effective category management
Must have in depth OJEU expertise
Experience leading the full end to end procurement process
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Ability to analyse contracts and manage contracts at all levels

This role would be perfect for a category manager or senior category manager or procurement manager who is looking to progress their career.