Procurement Director

Job Title

Procurement Director Indirects

Location

London, Westgate

Employment Type

Permanent (Full time)

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a green field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment. The role will manage indirect sourcing and TPRM activities across Fifty5Blue, across the spend categories of HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key indirect spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Deliver cost savings targets.
• Define the risk framework for business critical indirect suppliers.
• Assist with the development of the Fifty5Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Minimum 10 years of procurement/category experience in a fast moving global environment.
• In depth indirect category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies - especially AI.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting.
• Experience with industry standard ERP systems.
• Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Expert financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Expertise in TPRM, supplier management and relationship building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree and/or MCIPS qualification.

Our Offer

We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise, and become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.

Equality and Diversity

Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority. We support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.