Senior Procurement Manager

OneAdvanced; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager at a forward-thinking company. This role focuses on enhancing procurement capabilities and driving efficiencies within the organization. You will be instrumental in developing talent and building strong relationships with technology teams. With a hybrid work model, you will contribute significantly to a dynamic and fast-growing business while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth. Join a team that values innovation and is committed to making a difference in the industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance Bonus

Pension Scheme

Income protection insurance

Discounted Parking

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and contract management experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategies for technology procurement.
• Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for contracts.
• Champion continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Role Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join our growing Procurement team on a hybrid, permanent basis. This important role will focus on increasing our strategic procurement capability, transforming the way we work, and delivering opportunities that drive EBITDA improvement. We are passionate about our potential and are looking for someone who will be instrumental in helping develop our talent, be a champion for procurement and who is motivated to build strong relationships with our technology teams.

This is an exciting, challenging, hands on role where you will make a significant contribution to a dynamic and fast-growing business. You will focus on some key business areas including HR and Legal and should expect to be in our Birmingham HQ office 2-3 times per week

What You Will Do

• Own the development and execution of category strategies for key areas of our technology organisation.
• Provide proactive, decisive high-value procurement consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs.
• Utilise optimal sourcing methods to balance cost, risk, quality and speed. Lead the sourcing activities and negotiations for large and complex contracts.
• Leverage market developments/industry best practises to drive efficiencies and global cost savings.
• Proactively managing new suppliers, services, and service extensions in conjunction with business sponsors and other stakeholders to maximise the benefits sought, e.g. financial, operational, risk mitigation etc.
• Identify and facilitate conversations with stakeholders regarding opportunities for technology innovation.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of Procurement activities and progress through collaborative working and pro-active communication.
• Champion positive change and continuous improvement leading initiatives as part of procurements ongoing growth and development
• Drive a culture of data led decision making and procurement automation.
• Define and manage the implementation of effective contract management practices, supplier due diligence and supplier risk management.
  

What You Will Have

• Strong market knowledge and evidence of utilising that knowledge to make changes to procurement plans and business decisions.
• Strong procurement and contract management experience, and a solid understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.
• broad understanding of financial management principles.
• Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast paced environment.
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery.
• Gravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, balancing challenge with pragmatism.
• Superb problem-solving and relationship-building skills in complex supplier and internal customer relationship environments. The ability to visualise, articulate ideas and concepts succinctly.
• Confidence to work with ambiguity, prioritise effectively, assess and manage risk and make decisions.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• CIPS or equivalent qualification/experience
  
  
  

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
  
  
  

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
  
  
  

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
• Discounted Parking - We have partnered with QPark to provide an exclusive discounted rate for OneAdvanced employee's when purchasing a digital season tickets
  
  
  

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
  
  
  

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger
  
  
  

Who We Are

Advanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

To learn more about working at Advanced please click here

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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