This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Formulate category and sourcing strategies

• Shape commercial decisions throughout the organization

• Oversee complete procurement processes

• Drive supplier engagement and negotiations

• Evaluate market and supplier performance data

• Enhance procurement processes and governance frameworks

• Manage categories for Enterprise Indirect goods and services, encompassing Technology, Professional Services, HR, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and additional corporate services

• Travel to supplier locations and CityFibre sites as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• Seasoned procurement professional with robust commercial, category management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities

• Extensive experience in procurement and category management

• Proven track record in creating and implementing sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories

• Exceptional negotiation and supplier management abilities

• Capacity to influence stakeholders across all levels

• Proficient in utilizing commercial data to guide decision-making

• Comprehensive procurement experience across various categories, ideally including Technology, Software/SaaS, Professional Services, HR, Legal, Finance, Marketing, or Corporate Services

• Experience navigating a complex, matrixed organization with numerous stakeholders

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

• CIPS Level 5 or higher, or progress towards it — preferred