Strategic Sourcing Leader managing sourcing activities and supplier negotiations for GE HealthCare's consumables business. Driving best contractual conditions and internal customer satisfaction.
About the role
- Procurement Manager overseeing IT Security Applications and Networks contracting strategies for a world-class engineering services company. Developing and implementing procurement strategies while managing suppliers for effective outcomes.
Responsibilities
- The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the contracting and commercial arrangements for IT Security Applications and Networks (WAN) of small, medium and large values.
- Performing the full range of procurement and contracting activities, including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts, providing procurement advice will be important too.
- Managing a range of suppliers, building procurement strategies for each category, identifying cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and overseeing the process for measuring supplier performance.
- Establishing strategic procurement plans for defined projects and IT contracts, obtaining the buy-in of key stakeholders and delivery of these on time and to budget.
- Establishment and maintenance of the appropriate purchasing and supply chain controls to deliver the business objectives, including identification and measurement of procurement related KPIs.
- Implementation of the supplier management tools and processes in their defined category areas, collaboration with the relevant cross-functional stakeholders to measure and drive supplier related improvement.
- Identification and delivery of cost reduction opportunities using the full range of procurement tools and processes, including e-procurement where appropriate.
- Lead supplier negotiations with support from cross functional partners as appropriate to secure the most favourable outcome for AtkinsRéalis whilst taking account of the long-term strategy.
- Support and lead where appropriate, in drafting supplier agreements using the appropriate contract templates and utilizing the business experts as needed.
- Understand, implement and comply with the AtkinsRéalis policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
- Collaboration with internal/ external customers to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
- Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers that provides a stable foundation for future business opportunities.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in negotiating, developing and implementing effective procurement and contract strategies.
- Strong knowledge of the relevant IT Supplier Market and an understanding of the global challenges.
- Awareness of the contractual requirements in an environment where safety and security are of paramount importance.
- Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively.
- Influence and persuade stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of Procurement activities with broad based experience in operational, commercial and financial activities across a range of businesses.
- Experience working as a Category Manager or similar role in IT.
- Bachelor’s degree/CIPS qualification preferred or equivalent.
- Experience working in a multi-national business would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
- Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
- Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
- Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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