Role: Procurement Workplace & HR Lead UK&I
Location: Hybrid with the requirement to be in London 1-2x week
Career Level: 8
About the Role
We are seeking a UK&I Sourcing Specialist who will manage category sourcing and contract management activities across the UK & Ireland region, with a focus on Workplace, HR and Corporate Services.
The role involves delivering sourcing projects, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement processes align with global and regional category strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement global and regional category strategies across UK&I projects.
* Identify and manage sourcing opportunities through spend analysis and stakeholder engagement.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market research, RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation and award.
* Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including SLAs and compliance with legal and internal policies.
* Support adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated contracts within purchasing systems.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with procurement processes, regulations and internal policies.
* Monitor category KPIs and savings targets.
Key Relationships
* Global & Regional Category Leads
* Local Business Stakeholders
* Procurement Leads and Sourcing Teams
* Legal and Operations teams
Skills & Experience
* Solid experience in procurement, sourcing or category management.
* Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrix organisation.
* Ability to understand and communicate local nuances (market, process, relationships).
* Proactive, solution-oriented and collaborative approach.
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