Procurement Heads are thrilled to partner with a niche Procurement Consultancy who, following continuous growth in recent years, are looking to add two Principal Consultants to their high performing team.
  
Established in 2015, our client partners with over Care, Charity, and Social Housing groups across the UK, sourcing nearly £1 billion in goods and services annually for their impressive 'household name' clients.  They are looking to engage extraordinary procurement professionals who have a drive to succeed whilst operating under the values of 'Integrity, Fairness and Quality'. 
  
You may be an experienced Consultant seeking the next step in your career or an experienced Procurement Professional looking to step into the world of Consultancy for the first time.  What you'll find with our client, is an opportunity to work on a huge variety of projects, from large tender negotiations in the Technology, Facilities Management, HR and Professional Services space, to setting up functions from greenfield sites, delivering transformation, training and upskilling internal procurement teams following capability assessment and so much more.
  
Key Responsibilities

Lead and project manage client delivery savings projects
Support cost reduction opportunity assessments
Deliver outcomes across the procurement lifecycle
Produce project updates and reporting dashboards
Develop effective and delighted relationships with clients
Identify and convert sales opportunities; account manage client relationships
Contribute to the enhancement of internal methodologies and operations   
Skills & Experience

Demonstrable procurement experience within the private sector, across multiple indirect categories (blue-chip or Consultancy environment)
Proven track record of delivering savings across multiple spend areas
Experience in managing supplier relationships and delivering value
High energy, clear communicator, confident presenter to senior stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Desire to contribute to business growth
Account management experience
CIPS qualification desirable   
Benefits

£50-£65,000 salary, depending on experience
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays
Private medical scheme
Nest Pension Scheme