Senior Manager - Procurement

Overview

• The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the commercial procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contractual and compliance excellence.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide procurement expertise that supports business objectives and fosters sustainable supplier partnerships.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies specifically tailored for commercial office needs.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across commercial, legal, finance, and other departments for contract deviation and closing out.
• Managing bid meetings and evaluation process.
• Prepare and present procurement reports and insights to senior management to aid strategic decision-making.
• Minimum 8-12 years of procurement experience with at least 5 years in a commercial procurement leadership role.
• +10 years of experience in SAP (Ariba Horizon).
• Experience in Governance Procurement function.
• Proven expertise in commercial procurement strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.