Senior Procurement Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the development of a Greenfield Procurement function. This role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to drive commercial value across various Procurement projects. Candidates must have relevant experience in financial services and be commercially astute. Competitive salary up to £90K along with excellent benefits is offered. This is a hybrid position based in Reading/London.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in a financial services setting, preferably in private equity firms.
• Strong leadership with gravitas to negotiate with suppliers.
• Understanding of procurement processes and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop key stakeholder relationships to position Procurement as a business partner.
• Drive commercial value across critical Procurement projects.

Skills

Commercially astute

Strong influencing skills

Results driven

Job description

Overview

£80000 - £90000 per annum + hybrid working/excellent benefits

Contact:

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Job ref:

J692231_1762261516

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-12-04

Role

Role: Senior Procurement Manager

Salary: Up to £90K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Reading/London - Hybrid (3 Days p/w in office)

Full time| Permanent

Overview and objectives

Are you a Procurement Manager with experience gained in greenfield, consultancy or start-up Procurement functions across Financial Services looking for a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function, alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement, for a PE / Investment Management firm.

Responsibilities

Role: Key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships with the Senior stakeholder community, positioning Procurement as a value-add business partner. Ultimately, you will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business critical Procurement projects - supporting the organisation's journey.

You will need

• Be commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate contracts
• Familiar with operating in a regulatory environment
• Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CIO and the executive management team
• Be results driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversity

Experience

• Procurement experience in a financial services setting, with a preference for experience in private equity firms, investment managers or Consultancy.
• Procurement & Category Management experience
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
• Gravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

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