Head of Procurement and Vendor Management

Beaumont Select; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Head of Procurement & Vendor Management to establish their first Procurement function. This hands-on role requires a proactive professional to develop processes, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies. As the business expands, this strategic position offers significant growth potential. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to make an impact in a growing organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior strategic procurement roles.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and policies for procurement.
• Drive cost efficiencies and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Relationship Management

Strategic Procurement

Event Management

Cost Efficiency

Proactive Problem Solving

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head of Procurement & Vendor Management

A truly exciting Greenfield opportunity for a hands-on, experienced procurement professional to build and lead our client's first Procurement & SRM function as Head of Procurement & Vendor Management.

We are seeking an energetic, practical Procurement professional to support our ambitious and innovative client as they expand their business. This role involves developing processes and policies, creating a contracts database, and driving cost efficiencies. Initially, this will be a standalone position, so a proactive, hands-on approach is essential.

Key Requirements:

1. Strong relationship management skills and proven experience in a senior end-to-end strategic Procurement role.
2. Experience in categories relevant to event management, such as Meetings, Travel, Catering, Venues, Accommodation, Tech, etc.
3. A proactive, ownership-driven attitude with the ability to implement solutions.
4. A passion for contributing to a growing business and helping it reach the next level.

This is a strategic, high-impact role with potential for growth as the business expands.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days on-site).

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For more information, please contact Karen Laker at [phone].