Senior Strategic Purchaser Professional Services

About the Job 

 

The Senior Strategic Purchaser for Professional Services, with a focus on consulting services, will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize the acquisition of professional services. This role will involve managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the company obtains high-quality services at competitive prices.

 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within the professional services and consulting categories, and will be adept at driving cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service excellence.

 

 

What you do

 

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the professional services category, focusing on consulting services, and align these strategies with business objectives through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and ensure strategic alignment in the procurement of consulting services.
• Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on service quality, cost, and reliability, while maintaining strong relationships and conducting regular performance reviews to ensure service continuity and mitigate supplier risks.
• Lead contract negotiations, securing favorable terms and conditions in alignment with company goals, managing contract documentation, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, tracking procurement performance and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining service quality.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand consulting service needs, communicate procurement strategies, provide support, and offer guidance and training to junior procurement staff and internal stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate procurement risks related to consulting services, develop contingency plans to address supply chain disruptions, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

 

 

What you bring

 

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, demonstrating strong strategic thinking.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a solid background in contract management, ensuring favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficient in analyzing spend data, market trends and resolving procurement challenges effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing these tools to enhance procurement processes and reporting.
• Key competencies include strategic thinking, negotiation, relationship management, analytical skills, communication and problem-solving, ensuring informed procurement decisions and effective supplier management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's degree is an advantage), with 7-10 years of experience in procurement, focusing on professional services and consulting categories
• Generative AI.