Procurement Lead

Job Title: Procurement & Business Operations Lead
Location: Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Concept - IT is partnering a dynamic and growing Technology organisation who are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement Professional to lead their small Procurement and Business Operations team.
Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Procurement candidate who possesses not only strong procurement expertise but also excellent leadership skills to manage a small administrative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficiency of our administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

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  Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
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  Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
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  Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
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  Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.

Team Leadership:

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  Manage and lead a small administrative team.
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  Provide guidance and mentoring to team members.
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  Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
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  Coordinate team activities to achieve departmental goals.

Process Improvement:

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  Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement and administrative functions.
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  Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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  Streamline work-flows to optimise resource utilisation.

Compliance:

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  Ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
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  Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

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  Proven experience in procurement with a focus on strategic sourcing.
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  Previous experience procuring IT and/or IT Services.
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  Previous leadership experience managing an administrative team.
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  Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  Customer and solutions focused
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  Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop not only the procurement strategy and process but manage and build a team of individuals to ensure the business continues to grow whilst meeting demand without compromising on quality, then this is something you should apply for asap.

This role is being recruited on a full-time hybrid basis and will be subject to BPSS security check.