Global Procurement Manager - HR & Professional Services

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

Global Procurement Manager - HR & Professional Services - FTSE 100 Professional Services Major

Salary - £65,000 - £75,000 + Car & Bonus

Location - London 1-2 x a week

Contact Adam at [e-mail]

Due to exponential growth in the Global procurement team, this global leading professional services organization is immediately looking to hire a highly qualified Procurement Manager to support the Global HR & Professional Services Procurement Category in across the Americas & EMEA. You should have excellent knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories especially HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and other professional services within a fast-paced global organization, working with virtual teams across the globe. This position will see you establishing the framework and future plans for Strategic Procurement globally. You will be responsible for helping lead and develop the procurement department, whilst also building the internal reputation of procurement with senior business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of a best-in-class category plan for the indirect procurement categories under your control: HR, Temporary Labour, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Benefits & more
• Implement specific Supplier Relationship Management strategies tailored to the business needs
• Identify opportunities to provide significant savings to the business through sourcing and demand management activities
• Make use of the 7-step strategic sourcing process to run best-in-class sourcing projects
• Recruit and develop a team of experienced procurement managers to support the future growth of the business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a large multinational blue-chip
• Strategic Sourcing and Category management experience within the relevant indirect categories (HR & Talent)
• Must be degree qualified in a quantitative degree such as business, finance, economics, engineering or mathematics.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent use of Excel and sourcing systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a globally recognized business and a world-leading procurement team where you can truly develop your skills and experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking for an opportunity to take a large step forward in their procurement career.

For more information on the position please apply directly to the link or send your up-to-date CV to Adam at: [e-mail]