Senior Procurement / Vendor Manager – SME

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Head of Procurement & Vendor Management to build its first Procurement function. This strategic role involves establishing processes, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost efficiencies in a rapidly growing business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic procurement and relevant event management categories.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior, end-to-end strategic Procurement role.
• Experience in event management categories like Meetings, Travel, Catering, etc.
• Can-do attitude and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish procurement processes and policies.
• Create a contracts database and drive cost efficiencies.
• Lead the Procurement & SRM function as a standalone role.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic procurement

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Description

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

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Procurement professional to support our ambitious and innovative client as they continue to grow their business.

This high-energy, creative business is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for someone to develop and establish processes and policies, create a contracts database, and drive cost efficiencies.

This is initially a standalone role, so a proactive, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' attitude is essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong relationship management skills with proven experience in a senior, end-to-end strategic Procurement role.
• Experience in categories relevant to event management, such as Meetings, Travel, Catering, Venues, Accommodation, Tech, etc.
• A can-do attitude, ownership mindset, and proactive approach.
• Passion for contributing to a growing business and helping it reach the next level.

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

Additional Details

Hybrid working arrangement (2 days on-site).

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