Global Procurement Specialist

Job Description : GLOBAL PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST LONDON UK Open to International candidates Candidate must have approx. 30 years of solid procurement / souring experience preferably as generalist across different categories- Design & Construction, real estate, food services, vehicle and maintenance etc, Ideally experience with working for similar multinational or global organisations, profesiional services senior candidate. Job Profile Negotiates for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies to minimize the cost of purchases and to ensure business goals are met. Participates in negotiations for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies. Implements and utilizes supply chain strategies to address capacity issues, etc. Develops and implements supply chain strategies and develops networks that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to help determine reasonable prices. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to help determine reasonable prices. Administers contracts in accordance with sourcing goals to ensure acceptable service levels. Administers contracts in accordance with sourcing goals and acceptable service levels. Researches suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met. Researches suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met. Works directly with the suppliers to assure capacity and continuity of supply for specific components. Works directly with the suppliers to assure capacity and continuity of supply for specific components. Main requirements below. Extensive Procurement Experience: Proven track record in procurement management, particularly in complex negotiations for goods and services across multiple categories, including Food Services, Utilities, Design & Construction, Furniture and Flooring, Vehicles and Maintenance and Office Supplies. Supplier Evaluation and Management: Strong ability to evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and timing. Experience in maintaining supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and capacity management. Contract Administration Skills: Proficient in initiating and managing contract administration processes with suppliers and vendors to align with sourcing goals and organizational standards. Analytical Skills: Expertise in analysing price proposals, financial reports, and market trends to determine reasonable pricing and inform procurement strategies. Ability to implement long-term supply chain strategies based on data-driven insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience in working closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align sourcing tactics with business growth and innovation strategies.

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