Full job descriptionThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager / Senior Procurement professional to join one of our clients on an interim basis.
This is a broad senior procurement role covering a variety of indirect/professional services categories, with a particular focus on providing senior procurement expertise, stakeholder management, and supporting procurement process improvement and transformation.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at a senior level, working with stakeholders across the organisation and taking ownership of procurement activity from strategy through to delivery.


Key Responsibilities

*Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that deliver commercial value.
*Provide senior procurement advice and market expertise to key stakeholders.
*Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement adviser.
*Identify and deliver opportunities for procurement process improvement.
*Support wider procurement transformation and change initiatives.
*Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance and value.
*Lead complex procurement projects from initial requirements through to contract award and implementation.
*Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations where required.
*Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant policies, procedures and public sector requirements.
*Provide support and guidance to procurement colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience RequiredWe are looking for an experienced procurement professional with:
*Strong senior-level procurement / purchasing experience.
*Proven experience managing complex procurement projects.
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
*Experience of procurement process improvement, transformation or change.
*Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
*The ability to operate independently and quickly establish credibility within a large, complex organisation.
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