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Title: Procurement Transformation Lead
Sector: Logistics
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary & Package: £90,000 - £95,000 + bonus and a further strong benefits package
Sea Global are proud to be partnering with one of the largest Logistics companies in the UK. They are currently in the early stages of a big IT transformation, which has resulted in this exciting, brand new, Procurement Transformation vacancy.
They are looking for someone to lead the transformation of their IT spend. The succesful candidates will ideally have experience within the Logistics or a similar industry. Ideally you will be comfortable with process improvement, policy creation, contract management, senior stakeholder management, process optimization, strategy creation, and general end-to-end IT procurement experience.
The role is a new position in the business, providing a very exciting opportunity for someone to come in and create, transform and improve the IT procurement function for a world leading business.
Please read on and get in touch if you want to discuss further:
Role & Responsibilities
- Undertake a thorough analysis of the current state of procurement by reviewing the operating model
- Support the creation of a business case to compare the current state with a fit for purpose solution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement transformation strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives
- Lead the establishment of a new procurement division from the ground up, including staffing, processes, and systems
- Analyse current processes, design and implement new procurement processes and systems
- Ensure everything implemented complies with internal policies and external regulations
- Select and ensure effective integration of new procurement technologies and tools
- Identify and mitigate risks including ensuring robust contract management and supplier performance monitoring processes are in place
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as across other business departments, ensuring close collaboration and alignment
Experience & Requirements
- Experience in leading transformational business process reengineering and a drive in change management
- Excellent understanding of procurement policies and procedures
- Proven experience of contract management and negotiating terms
- Ideally knowledge of compliance requirements related to procurement activities
- Strong communication skills and can demonstrate influencing senior management
- Ideally will be degree and MCIPS qualified
