Purpose of Position
We seek an experienced and proactive Procurement Manager to spearhead the establishment of a robust procurement function within our organization. This role is pivotal in optimizing our costs and ensuring efficient procurement processes in close collaboration with the business and its needs.The ideal candidate should possess 5-7 years of indirect procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in building procurement functions from the ground up. Strong communication skills to align with the business are essential for this role.Focus on IT procurement and digital business models is essential.
Key Tasks
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Develop and implement comprehensive procurement processes aligned with the company's strategy and business model
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Collaborate with key stakeholders (IT, Pricing, Finance, etc.) to understand requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic vendors to meet the company's needs
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Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of products and services
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Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end procurement processes for goods and services
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Establish and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and transparency
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Implement cost reduction initiatives and monitor their effectiveness over time
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Lead contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and service level agreements (SLAs)
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Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements
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Develop and maintain procurement metrics and reporting systems to track performance and identify improvement areas
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Provide regular updates to senior management on procurement activities, cost savings, and vendor performance
Skills & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a focus on IT procurement and digital business models
- Experience with selling and negotiating services is required
- Proven experience in building procurement processes in dynamic environments
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- In-depth knowledge of digital business models and IT procurement best practices
- Pragmatic and proactive approach
- Proficient usage of MS Office
Our Offer
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Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
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Flexi-Office: Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We offer the flexibility to work wherever you want within our Awin locations.
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Welfare: We provide you with a life assurance, travel insurance and a private health insurance that covers several types of health, vision, and dental treatments. Furthermore, you can take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loan.
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Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being.
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Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course.
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Remote Working: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
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Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation for colleagues who have gone the extra mile to support you.
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
