Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Permanent Position Theale (Hybrid) This is a great opportunity to work as Procurement Manager, for high profile, well-loved brand within Telecom sector. As a Procurement Manager you will take Ownership of a range of sub-categories within Client's key delivery offer including Acquisition, Design, Engineering and Construction, along with the associated company spend and relevant supplier base. Key Responsibilities : To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Lead the business in agreeing and delivering clear and compelling sub-category strategies which fully support the company's strategic objectives (as cascaded each year). Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, sources of supply etc. to deliver value improvements. Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value-for-money on targeted spend. Lead sourcing activities and the management of complex projects and facilitate cross-functional group planning and action. Lead supplier event days and other internal/external communication forums aimed at developing and engaging with the supply base to improve performance. Ensure that Suppliers have necessary capability and capacity to support the Business's requirements, following the corporate supplier evaluation and On-Boarding process. Reporting on cost reduction, removal and avoidance as required. Working with key internal functions, ensure that robust contingencies are in place for critical items (alternate supplier sources, business continuity plans etc). Support the business functions when inbound Supply problems occur by escalating issues with suppliers' management and agreeing mitigating actions Develop and maintain relationships with internal & external key stakeholders to ensure Procurement governance and facilitate post-award relationship management, and maintain effective cross functional relationships. Required skills: Experience delivering change and improvement across partnerships and organisational boundaries. Ability to design, develop and manage Category sourcing strategies. Design, develop and manage operational models, processes and governance structures. Planning, prioritising and delivering improvements to achieve objectives within timescales. Develop and managing, Stakeholder relationships. Looking for 7+ years in a relevant Procurement or Supply Chain Hands-on category management, negotiating and presentation skills. RFP/Sourcing Event management. Complex problem solver and guide / influencer to others in the resolution of complex issues." If interested and to know more about the role, please share you CV with me - " Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy