The Client & Role :
We're currently working with a major financial services client who is looking to bring on a senior level strategic sourcing consultant, you would be assisting them as they undertake a major M&A project. Initially offered as a 10-month contract the role has a strong likelihood of further extension following the project timeline.
Responsibilities :
* Lead or contribute to major, complex and sensitive supplier negotiations, contract discussions, tender evaluations etc and provide support to reporting professionals undertaking negotiations at lower levels.
* Produce significant financial and operational benefits and cost reduction for the organisation and enhance the professionalism of external supplier management, reporting to Head of Function on success of initiatives developed.
* Provide sourcing expertise across multiple Categories.
* Maintain an understanding of external best practice and new developments within the sourcing field.
* Engender and model the culture of continuous sourcing service improvements for customers.
* Provide professional and ethical behaviour in your actions by ensuring compliance with external legislation, standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position.
* Coach and advise less experienced Consultants.
Required Skills & Specialisms :
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Negotiation and influencing experience.
* Contract drafting.
* Risk and opportunity identification.
* Professional Relationship Management.
* Achievement focus.
* Ability to work in unfamiliar Sourcing Categories with the support of Sourcing SMEs.
* Tertiary qualifications (preferred).
* Any accreditation or certificates relevant to procurement (preferred).
If you are an experienced Procurement / Category Manager with experience in IT / Professional Services APPLY NOW or reach out to Daniel at
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