Sanderson are partnered with a leading Financial Services company to support in the hiring of an Ariba Technical Procurement Lead. This role is hybrid working, 50% onsite expectation, in one of the main offices - London, York, Bristol, Norwich or Perth. An initial 6 months contract with potential extensions.
Purpose of the Role
* Own and improve Ariba procurement technology, ensuring it connects well with other business systems.
* Lead and deliver the digital strategy for procurement, making sure the company gets the most value from procurement tools, processes, and data.
* Use procurement data to provide valuable insights and reporting.
* Manage and prioritise technology needs and improvements.
* Offer technical advice to procurement teams around using Ariba.
* Keep procurement processes up to date and encourage continuous improvement.
* Work closely with various teams inside and outside the company, including IT, supplier managers, and external suppliers.
Main Responsibilities
1. Show the benefits of digital procurement to leadership and the wider business.
2. Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices in procurement, bringing new ideas into the company.
3. Benchmark current technology use and look for ways to improve through automation and innovation.
4. Make sure procurement technology supports company...