Procurement Manager (5 months fixed term)
Core
Lead third-party engagements and supplier contracts to optimize cost base, mitigate risk, and drive innovation for business units within a financial services firm.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Strategic Category Management)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships, commercial contracts, and a value-driven supply chain for indirect spend.
Domain
Financial Services / Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic procurement, category management, commercial contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market intelligence analysis, stakeholder influence, process improvement, financial risk assessment, indirect spend management.
Preferred skills
Financial services regulatory knowledge, MCIPS or MBA qualification.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver procurement strategy for indirect spend; manage supplier relationships during procurement projects; create a supply chain aligned with commercial strategy; drive efficiencies and savings; identify market trends for innovative solutions; build relationships with centralised teams (IT Security, Legal, Financial Crime); drive continuous improvement for team processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
