Category Manager leading procurement activities for global marketing content production at Reckitt. Driving value - led strategies and managing supplier relationships across 68 countries.
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Hybrid Assistant Director – Procurement and Commercial
Posted 4 hours ago
About the role
- Assistant Director of Procurement & Commercial leading strategic transformation of procurement at NMC. Shape procurement strategy and provide expert commercial advice in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal leadership role in transforming procurement into a true strategic enabler for NMC
- Lead both strategic and operational procurement services
- Position the function as a credible, influential voice at Executive and Board level
- Shape and deliver an organisation-wide Procurement Strategy aligned to NMC’s regulatory purpose and financial objectives
- Provide expert commercial advice on major programmes, routes to market and contract models
- Oversee high-value and complex procurement activity
- Embed best-practice contract and supplier management
- Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and all relevant governance requirements
- Drive efficiency, sustainability and innovation across the organisation
- Champion value for money, lead initiatives such as spend analysis and the War on Waste programme
- Build collaborative partnerships with other regulators to maximise collective buying power
- Develop a high-performing team that delivers insight, assurance and measurable outcomes
Requirements
- Significant senior-level experience leading procurement and commercial activity within a public sector or regulated environment
- Strong track record of delivering value for money through complex, high-value contracts
- Confident strategic leader who can operate at pace in a regulated setting
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Comfortable translating data and market insight into clear, evidence-based recommendations for Executive and Board audiences
- Credibility, influence and clarity in communication
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and secure commitment
- People leader, able to inspire and develop teams, embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional excellence
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
- Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perkbox membership
- Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
- Season ticket loans
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