The Procurement Lead will be responsible for setting up and driving a global procurement function for a lean, fast-paced organisation with offices across multiple regions. This role will serve as the central point of contact for senior leadership, ensuring a unified procurement approach that supports efficiency and cost optimisation across the business.
Client Details
The client is a global asset management firm with a portfolio worth several billion dollars, operating across multiple international markets. They maintain a lean, fast-paced organisational structure and focus on delivering strategic investment solutions worldwide.
Description
- Develop and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with organisational objectives across multiple offices.
- Establish and standardise procurement processes from the ground up, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Act as the central point of contact for senior leadership, driving a centralised procurement function and best practices.
- Manage and negotiate contracts to optimise costs and mitigate risks.
- Oversee key indirect spend categories, including professional services, recruitment, travel, IT, and related operational costs.
- Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and benchmarking.
Profile
Experience : 8-10 years in procurement, with proven ability to operate independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.Skills & Background : Strong expertise in procurement processes and contract management; exposure to multiple indirect spend categories (professional services, recruitment, travel, IT); ability to conceptualise and implement procurement frameworks from scratch; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Mindset & Attributes : Hands-on "doer" approach with strategic thinking capability; Agile, adaptable, and comfortable working closely with senior leadership; team player with a focus on efficiency and cost optimisation.Job Offer / Benefits
Opportunity to build the procurement function from scratch in a lean, fast-paced organisation, working closely with senior leadership.Global exposure and career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation, offering long-term development and strategic impact.Skills
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