Senior Procurement Consultant

Our client, a leading telecommunications provider are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Consultant to join their existing team.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role covers an external spend of circa £100m per year. Primary stakeholder contacts are:

• C level execs and SMT/SLT including Director of Core Network.
• Heads of functions in both technology delivery and operations business units.
• Key programme related personnel.

You will be responsible for:

• Successfully lead the Core Network category to deliver a 'best in class' procurement and supply chain offering.
• Act in a partnering style to promote Procurement to the wider business, acting as a conduit to work being funnelled through Procurement, minimising leakage allowing control
• Manage a cross-functional team to deliver to challenging programme outcomes
• Influence peers and line managers to alternative ways in working where relevant and beneficial.

You will have:

• Prior exposure to multiple businesses and sectors in order to be able to draw on and apply relevant experience.
• Experience of executive/board level business partnering.
• Exceptional engagement and relationship building abilities. Naturally accessible. Able to communicate complex challenges in simple terms.
• Leadership experience of developing complex, business wide category, budget and supplier strategies.
• Proven experience of running substantive end to end Procurement projects within blue-chip organisations.
• Significant experience of commercially managing complex and high value (£100m+) outsource contracts/relationships, including leading complex commercial disputes through to successful resolution.
• Deep experience on the Procurement basics - contract law, negotiation, market dynamics, commercial strategy, strategic sourcing, supply management, commercial contract management.

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