Procurement Programme Lead
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Programme Lead to drive strategic procurement initiatives across Technology categories. This role will offer home working with occasional travel across North England and will be focusing on managing complex procurement programmes to ensure optimal value delivery.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. They are looking for someone who has both the strategic and hands on procurement programme experience who is confident leading & managing a number of complex programmes.
Description
As Procurement Programme Lead, duties will include, however, not be limited to:
- Lead large-scale programmes and oversee multiple initiatives running in parallel
- Run and manage multiple RFP's
- Negotiate large technology contracts and manage commercial discussions
- Track programme benefits, timelines, budgets, and milestones
- Provide weekly reporting to the programme steering group on progress, risks, and achievements
- Work closely with finance to ensure alignment to budgets and benefit delivery
- Maintain strong governance through weekly meetings with senior stakeholders to track risks, mitigation, and contract exit options.
Profile
A successful Procurement Programme Lead should have:
- A strong background in procurement and supply chain management.
- Experience managing complex procurement programmes within the financial services industry.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- A results-oriented approach and the ability to meet organisational goals.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in procurement.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from 90,000 to 100,000 per annum.
- Fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional development.
- Generous holiday allowance and additional benefits.
- Remote working Opportunity within the UK