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Procurement Specialist - Technology

Cedar
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Procurement Specialist role is with a global marketing and advertising group focused on business growth and transformation.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of procurement experience, particularly in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
  • The position involves managing technology procurement, optimizing global technology spend, and leading Supplier Relationship Management initiatives.
  • Strong data analysis skills, especially in Excel, are essential for tracking procurement activities and providing insights.
  • The role offers flexible working arrangements, with one day a week in the office, and includes a competitive benefits package.

Procurement Specialist

The Business:A global marketing and advertising group who deliver business growth and transformation through their services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Procurement Managers to generate, evolve, and deliver procurement category plans in alignment with business strategy.
  • Strategic Sourcing (Technology) - Identify and implement initiatives to optimise and reduce global technology spend.
  • Oversee the management and reporting of key technology vendors to ensure performance and compliance.
  • Design and update detailed reports to track and monitor procurement activities and initiatives, providing data-driven insights.
  • Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives, ensuring governance and proactive management of the technology category.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of procurement experience, with expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and demand management.
  • Knowledge of IT procurement (software and technology) and a solid understanding of commercial processes.
  • Strong data analysis skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to handle large data sets and extract key insights.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing both internal and external partners.
  • Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and manage projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What is in it for you?

  • Be part of a global, innovative company that values growth, transformation, and inclusion, and work on impactful projects with industry-leading clients.
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a dynamic environment, and a competitive benefits package tailored to your needs.
  • 1 day a week in the office - excellent flexibility.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.