Procurement Manager - Networks

About the Company

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver category spend and performance, develop and deliver category plan and long term values, implement business improvements through optimising commercial, design and process levers that minimise the Total Cost of Ownership
• Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models
• Develop and deliver policies and frameworks underpin products and service delivery
• Collaborate with regional category teams, and ensure category plan implementation at a regional level
• Maintain internal and external networks, to ensure buy in and improvements of customer value and Total Cost of Ownership
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools, templates and terms and conditions, ensure required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating innovative improvement initiatives
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals 
• Deliver business partnering services to key Customer and Business Units

Experience/Requirements

• Relevant experience as a leader within the Procurement function, with strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate and deliver through high performance teams
• Strong business expertise in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements
• Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements 
• Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management
• Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations

Remuneration Package

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