Procurement Lead

Bis Henderson Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Specialist - IT & Professional Services for a 10-month FTC in Milton Keynes. You will lead end-to-end procurement for Professional Services and IT spend, collaborating with stakeholders to drive value and compliance. The role requires proven procurement experience in Professional Services and IT, strong negotiation and supplier-contract drafting skills, and the ability to influence across the business. MCIPS or working towards is preferred.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience in Professional Services and IT.
• Experience leading procurement projects from a strategic perspective.
• Commercially astute with ability to negotiate and draft supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement for Professional Services and IT spend across the business.
• Support or lead a range of procurement project activity.
• Support the implementation of the Third Party Risk Management framework.
• Build constructive relationships with suppliers and negotiate to deliver results.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

MCIPS (preferred)

Job description

Procurement Specialist - IT & Professional Services

FTC - 10 Months

Location: Milton Keynes

This is an opportunity for a Procurement professional with Professional Services and IT Category experience to work collaboratively across the business in leading the continued development of the Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to manage the end to end procurement process for a range of Professional Services and IT spend
• Support or lead a range of Procurement project activity
• Support the implementation of the Third Party Risk Management framework
• Build constructive working relationships with suppliers, negotiating to deliver results.

Key Skills & Experience:

• You will have proven experience and achievements in end to end Professional Services and IT Procurement
• Demonstrated experience in strategic projects from a Procurement perspective
• Commercially astute and knowledgeable in negotiating and drafting of supplier contracts.
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Adaptable with a positive approach
• MCIPS or working towards preferred

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