Procurement Manager

Your new company You''ll be joining a highly respected Procurement function that has high levels of executive support and stakeholder engagement in a highly successful, growing global organisation.Your new roleWith 2 roles available on the back of internal promotion and headcount investment, there is flexibility to adjust category portfolio to suit candidate background and expertise. Working a Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement activity across a variety of procurement activity encompassing: IT Hardware and Software, a breadth of Indirect spend, scientific activity and Professional Services. You will shape and deliver a long-term category strategy that aligns with business priorities, ESG commitments, and supplier diversity objectives. Key areas of focus pertain to: Leading complex, high-value procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals; Embedding ESG priorities and supplier diversity principles into all sourcing activity; coaching and advising senior stakeholders and sharing market intelligence; Enhancing contract management and strengthening supplier relationship management; and Supporting the Procurement Director in driving best practice across the function.What you''ll need to succeedYou will have demonstrable strategic procurement experience with proven experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders. With experience of category management and supplier relationship management methodologies, you will have a track ..... full job details .....