Overview
Procurement Category Leader; based in Govan; 7 month contract; £35.00 per hour PAYE or £47.12 via Umbrella. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a leading defence client in Govan. The role holder will have excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
Base pay range
£35.00 per hour PAYE or £47.12 per hour Umbrella
Responsibilities
* Lead and support procurement activities, including category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management in respect of the Consultancy sub-category which delivers contracting solutions to enable the delivery of Consultancy work across all Business Units.
* Facilitate supplier relationship management with existing suppliers.
* Develop, deliver and maintain a robust category strategy to optimise My clients\' approach to the procurement of Consultancy and associated services from the external market.
* Form part of the Consultancy Category within the Professional Services Category team in Indirect Procurement Services - which delivers common and transactional services.
* Support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise My clients\' approach to the procurement of consultancy and associated services from the external market.
* Deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimum outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements.
* Will implement the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process.
* Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility.
* Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services.
* Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working.
Leadership
* May have some leadership responsibilities, including managing direct reports, delegating work and conducting approvals in line with their delegation of authority and business process.
* Will demonstrate strong leadership behaviours.
* Will cultivate strong stakeholder relationships and be seen by internal and external stakeholders as the initial and primary point of contact for their area of responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
* Knowledge: Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models; A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions.
* Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Contract negotiation; Supplier relationship management; Contract management.
* Qualifications: Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience; CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or willing to work towards preferred.
Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Job information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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