Senior Procurement Manager
The Association, City of Westminster
Senior Procurement Manager
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The Association, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 6 days ago, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b42f5137e9764750b4a2dd5234165ada
Full Job Description
As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead our procurement function, aligning activities with organisational goals while ensuring transparency, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships and drive compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Your role will be pivotal in professionalising our procurement processes and balancing strategic vision with operational excellence. This role sits with the Performance and Transformation portfolio and reports into Finance Director.
Major objectives
Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy
Identify and deliver cost savings without compromising quality
Enhance supplier relationship management and performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
Lead and develop the procurement team to achieve operational excellence
Drive innovation in procurement processes and systems
We are seeking a highly experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and a proven track record in senior procurement roles. You should excel in negotiation, contract management and strategic sourcing. We value someone who can balance short-term gains with long-term strategic goals, demonstrate commercial acumen and effectively influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive 'can-do' attitude, analytical thinking, and a passion for procurement excellence are essential for success in this role.
At AAT it's our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.
We are the UK's leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers., At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include
Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days' annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months' full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.
Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 November 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.
It's an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.
Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!
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