Our client requires a strategic and results-driven Head of Procurement to join their Corporate Technology Services and Estates team in London. This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy from the ground up, supporting the company's scaling efforts. You will be responsible for procurement at a global level, helping to mature processes in the quest to control expenditure and provide best-in-class services through innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Highlights

• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy
• Role based in London with flexible working opportunities
• Part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

As the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire procurement process. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies that optimise cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and improve user experience.

• Oversee the entire procurement process, ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings, supplier performance, and user experience.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery throughout entire lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Head of Procurement role brings a wealth of skills and qualifications. You have strong negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and are organised enough to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Your knowledge of ERP systems such as Workday or NetSuite will be beneficial in this role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised with ability to juggle multiple projects & tasks
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday, NetSuite)
• Ability to interact/influence at all levels

About the Company

Our client is a private equity investment firm with over $90bn of assets under management (AUM). They provide capital to help businesses develop and grow.

What's Next

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