Senior Global Procurement Specialist

Onnec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator is seeking a Senior Global Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities at a global level. The successful candidate will support the Global Procurement Director and enhance strategic supplier relationships while driving cost efficiencies. Applicants should possess CIPS qualifications or be working towards them and have experience in data network procurement. Strong communication and Microsoft skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Qualified in CIPS or actively pursuing the qualification.
• Experience in data network procurement.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Procurement Director across international regions.
• Drive cost efficiencies in procurement activities.
• Build strategic supplier relationships.
• Prepare reports and analysis on procurement performance.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Building new business relationships

P2P experience

Microsoft Office skills

Education

CIPS Qualified or working towards it

Job description

Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Earnings: £53000.00 to £55000.00

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end‑to‑end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end‑to‑end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business. We work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Senior Global Procurement Specialist

Onnec is looking for a Senior Global Procurement Specialist who will take over the full responsibility for some of the Procurement activities at a Global Level whilst supporting the rest of the team when required.

The role has been created to support, influence and contribute to the overall strategic direction and operational performance of the organisation, enabling the adoption and following of a commercial transformation of procurement across the Onnec Group to a 'best in class' category management model and approach delivering a highly solutions focused procurement service.

The post‑holder will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of a high‑quality procurement service applying innovative and progressive methodology for designated procurement expenditure resulting in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and significant 'Value for Money' benefits as below:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Procurement Director across international regions
• Help Internal Clients to deliver local, regional and global sourcing projects
• Driving cost efficiencies
• Sourcing best quality materials
• Evaluation of suppliers and their production and sales capacities
• Building strategic supplier relationships
• Ensuring ordering and timely delivery of materials
• Review of existing contracts & price negotiations
• Predicting costs, availability and suitability of materials
• Solving problems with suppliers
• Overseeing P2P processes and procedures to ensure commitments are cleared
• Preparing required reports and analysis

Required Qualifications

• CIPS Qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in data network procurement and strategic procurement management
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism with a "can do" attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Microsoft skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent skills in building new business relationship
• P2P experience.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Senior Global Procurement Specialist - we'd love to hear from you!