Principal (VP) Procurement Specialist

Principal (VP) Procurement SpecialistDuration: 2 years with potential for permanent there afterSalary: £80,000 - £95,000 plus guaranteed bonus, matched pension scheme and final salary pension schemeLocation: London

Duration: 2 years with potential for permanent there after

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 plus guaranteed bonus, matched pension scheme and final salary pension scheme

Location: London

This pivotal role is designed for an experienced procurement professional who thrives on providing expert advice and guidance across non-banking departments, ensuring the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and accountability.

You will play a key part in shaping procurement strategies that drive operational excellence and value for money, while nurturing collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact within a purpose-driven team and are eager to champion best practices in procurement, this is the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

As Principal Procurement Specialist, you will be entrusted with guiding the organisation's approach to procurement across diverse categories such as IT consultancy, professional services, hardware, software, and more. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve advising internal clients on best practice procurement solutions while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards of transparency and accountability.

Additionally, you will nurture junior team members' growth through coaching and mentoring while representing the organisation externally to stay abreast of industry trends. Success in this role hinges on your ability to foster trust-based relationships internally and externally while driving continuous improvement initiatives that align with both operational goals and broader organisational values.

• Provide high quality professional advice on all aspects of procurement to non-banking departments, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and industry best practices.
• Draft comprehensive market data analyses, spend reports, and other procurement documentation for senior management review
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhanced value for money in procurement processes and supplier management activities.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and draft complex contracts and agreements, managing issues arising during project implementation with tact and diplomacy.
• Monitor performance and support the development of up to three junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and talent management initiatives.
• Take the lead in multi-disciplinary teams tasked with developing long-term operational and commercial strategies that deliver optimal outcomes
• Represent the organisation at key external professional forums, using insights gained to inform policy enhancements or new procurement strategies.
• Engage actively in change management programmes aimed at aligning operational objectives with evolving procurement needs.

What you bring:

To excel as Principal Procurement Specialist you will bring extensive experience from high-value procurement roles within international or complex organisational settings. You will bring hands-on expertise managing end-to-end procurement cycles across IT related categories. You possess deep knowledge of contract law as it pertains to supplier agreements along with a history of successful contract negotiations.

Your analytical acumen enables you to interpret market data accurately while your interpersonal sensitivity ensures harmonious collaboration with stakeholders at every level. Above all else you are motivated by contributing positively within a team-oriented environment where ethical conduct is paramount.

• Demonstrated experience managing high-value procurement projects across IT consultancy, professional services, IT hardware, software, or similar categories
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, drafting agreements, awarding consultancy service contracts internationally, and exercising sound judgement throughout the process.
• Expertise in developing effective procurement processes collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve optimal results is highly desirable.
• Strong background in conducting market analysis, spend reporting, making actionable recommendations to management, and implementing associated projects is expected.
• Experience engaging proactively in change management programmes within large organisations is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of contract law as it applies to complex procurement environments is important for success in this role.
• Exceptional organisational abilities including scheduling, planning, coordinating workstreams with initiative, reliability, resourcefulness, flexibility; proven capacity for prioritising tasks effectively under changing circumstances.
• Outstanding communication skills confidently conveying information verbally or in writing; adept at report writing; pleasant telephone manner; able to handle confidential matters discreetly.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field due to its unwavering commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout every aspect of its operations. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous investment in ongoing training opportunities that support both personal growth and professional advancement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in procurement to new heights within an inclusive environment where your expertise truly matters, this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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