Indirect Procurement Manager - Leading Utilities Firm - £55-60K
- Employer
- Bramwith Consulting
- Location
- Reading
- Salary
- GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + + flexi working
- Closing date
- 23 Jun 2021
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- Specialist Area
- Procurement
- Job Level
- Manager, Specialist
- Sector
- Production & Operations
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Indirect Procurement Manager - Leading Utilities Firm - Reading - £55-60K
This renowned UK firm, who's services reach 15 million individuals every day, are looking to grow their world-class and well-established procurement function.
Due to enormous expansion and transformation, they currently require an experienced procurement professional to cover their indirect spend category of professional services. This category covers £multi-million projects including engineering & business consultancy, audit, legal and insurance. It would be your role to set direction across these projects in sourcing, category planning and post-contract management, developing strong relationships with key stakeholders along the way.
This is a permanent position offering a salary ranging between £55-60K. Flexible working is offered, meaning that when Covid restrictions allow, you will be based in the HQ in Reading 2-3 days a week, with the rest being home-based.
The Professional Services Procurement Manager will be responsible for:
- Managing the £100Million spend professional services category
- Leading strategy development across the sub-categories, including consultancy, audit, legal and insurance
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts whilst developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers
- Demonstrating that sustainability, innovation and risk management, collaboration, health and safety & well-being are effectively considered and managed through each initiative
Required Background for the Professional Services Procurement Manager:
- Demonstratable experience in the public and private sector, where you have successfully implemented change through developing and applying strategies, and are experienced with OJEU frameworks
- A good understanding of indirect procurement, with experience in buying indirect services
- A strong ability to develop and manage stakeholder engagement plans for a complex environment across multiple individuals, teams and business units
- You will demonstrate commercial excellence in market engagement, defining specifications, managing complex risks and with a strong understanding of construction delivery models.
If you are interested in applying to this exciting position, please send your CV to Molly at jobsMN@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
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Company
Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.
Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.
Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.
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