Strategic Sourcing Manager - Professional Services

Bramwith Consulting

A Market Leading Energy and Infrastructure Firm at the forefront of growth and investment seek a mid-senior level indirect procurement professional to join their ever-expanding strategic procurement function.

My client have set a variety of clear and achievable agenda to strive for a greener, cleaner United Kingdom as they move towards nationwide net zero. The UK's energy system is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, and you could be part of it!

You'll be responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities, developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies, managing tenders and supplier performance to ensure cost-savings, value creation and the successful delivery of high-value procurement projects.

This is a diverse and exciting indirect procurement opportunity to define and execute the Category Strategy across abroad variety of Professional Services subcategories; including but not limited to HR, Finance, Legal, Audit, Consultancy, Insurance, Travel & Fleet etc.

If you possess procurement experience within the Professional Services Category and you're motived to stamp your mark at an established industry leader, this could be a fantastic career move for you!

Their offices are based around the West Midlands and Surrey, and they offer flexible hybrid working (c. 2x office days), as well as a lucrative package of up to c. £70 - 80k including Car Allowance + Bonus + more.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse range of categories within Professional Services.

Managing the Professional Services category by innovating, developing and implementing leading procurement strategies to deliver cost savings to the business.

Key Requirements:

Professional Services category knowledge and tangible end-to-end procurement / category management experience within Professional Services, legal, HR, Finance, Insurance or Travel subcategories etc...

Track record of consistent performance and delivery within a senior buyer / procurement or category management role. Strong analytical skills and working experience with SAP / Ariba.

Confident communicator, ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively.

Ability to interact with internal senior stakeholder, influence and win hearts and minds.

Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS or MCIPS qualified preferable)

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