Global HR & Professional Services Procurement Lead

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organization in the UK is looking for a Global Procurement Manager to enhance the HR and Professional Services Procurement Category. This role requires proven strategic sourcing experience within a multinational company and strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel. The successful candidate will lead the procurement team, develop category plans, and implement supplier management strategies while aiming for significant cost savings. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing within a large multinational blue-chip.
• Strategic Sourcing and Category management experience in HR & Talent categories.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent use of Excel and sourcing systems.

Responsibilities

• Development of a best-in-class category plan for indirect procurement categories.
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management strategies tailored to business needs.
• Identify opportunities for significant savings through sourcing and demand management.
• Utilize the 7-step strategic sourcing process for sourcing projects.
• Recruit and develop a procurement team to support future growth.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or mathematics

Job description

A leading professional services organization in the UK is looking for a Global Procurement Manager to enhance the HR and Professional Services Procurement Category. This role requires proven strategic sourcing experience within a multinational company and strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel. The successful candidate will lead the procurement team, develop category plans, and implement supplier management strategies while aiming for significant cost savings. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.