Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
Procurement Manager
6 Month Contract
Inside IR35
UK Based
Our Life and Pensions client require a Procurement Manager to help support on an exciting project for an initial 6 months contract.
What We're Looking For
- We are looking for a Procurement/Category Manager that has experience and is confident in Statement of Work (SOW) formation and review.
- We require the Procurement/Category Manager to be comfortable in driving process adherence.
- Leading and influencing business areas through partnership, ensuring the correct levels of participation and collaboration to achieve the best value outcome when there may not always be buy-in or a sufficient level of understanding.
- Actively support the business through all steps of the procurement process to ensure best value for money is achieved and all risks are identified and mitigated.
- Negotiate with suppliers to establish and where appropriate, vary the contract, including changes to price, terms and conditions and service agreements.
- Ensure all negotiated contract terms are documented and that they meet the requirements of the company technically, financially and legally.
- Ensure a robust documentation and audit trail is in place for all procurement projects in compliance with department best practice and Group policies, and that databases are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
- Identify, build and manage relationships through effective communication with all stakeholders, including external third parties, acting as the primary point of contact for supply chain management activity.
- Carry out Due Diligence on Consultancy companies, highlighting any potential risk(s) to the business and to the legal team for mitigation.
- Experience of 'Big 4' consultancy companies and experience procuring consultancy services
- Financial Services experience
- Education - Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent)
- Languages - English
If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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