Procurement Specialist (SaaS)- London/Hybrid- 12 Months- 325- 375 UmbrellaA global SaaS company are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join their team on an initial 18 month assignment. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the execution of purchase requisitions in support of global sourcing activities and initiatives across one or more categories in Marketing, Services, and or Technology. This role will serve as a contact point responsible for building and managing relationships with key business owners and suppliers and will be required to execute/identify global strategic sourcing initiatives, drive cost savings, identify and impact efficiencies that support growth strategies within the respective departments supported. This role also requires the execution of sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI and RFPs and handle vendor negotiations.Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Process Execution and Project ManagementProvide category expertise and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers'' product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needsDetermine the right sourcing process considering bidding approach, formal and informal negotiations, and structure process to resolve conflicts and build consensusDrive project activity across several ..... full job details .....