Procurement Leader

London, England, United Kingdom

6/9/2025

Job description:

Purpose of the Job

To lead the procurement function in Europe region ensuring policy compliance, driving spend optimization in meeting business and operational needs.

Job Description

• Act as procurement focal point for suppliers/end users for the assigned stations across EU region. Support the Buyer based in Netherlands/Ireland.
• Execute tenders, negotiate T&Cs and draw comparisons/recommendations.
• Explore consolidation and saving opportunities for country wise 3rd party addressable spend, develop a localized procurement strategy to support the business
• Assist the station teams in decision making related to purchasing requirements. Liaise with global support / excellence team as needed in establishing long term contracts and handle subsequent day to day deliveries / performance management issues at station.
• Prequalify, onboard, manage supplier performance in coordination with Vendor management team and take ownership of Procure to pay cycle for assigned station(s)
• Establish relationship with key stakeholders, gather requirements, refine specifications, facilitate technical evaluations to obtain best value proposals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as legal, finance, contracts in establishing and negotiating supplier agreements
• Ensure adherence with the company procurement policies, systems, and procedures
• Effective management of contracts and timely renewals through a proper tender plan

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree with additional qualification in Procurement such as CIPS or similar
• Good communication skills, negotiation skills with commercial acumen
• Experience in SAP/Ariba modules
• At least 5-7 years experience in Procurement preferably at a regional level managing cross country procurement activities for Europe

 

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