Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

· Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from business requirement gathering through sourcing, contract execution, supplier onboarding, and post-award support.

· Lead sourcing projects for non-technology categories including:

o Sales & Marketing services

o Event management and production services

o Creative and advertising agencies

o Corporate services

o Selected Facilities Management services

· Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and risk.

· Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.

RFQ/RFP Management

· Prepare, issue, and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Information (RFI) exercises.

· Coordinate supplier evaluations using predefined commercial and technical criteria.

· Facilitate cross-functional evaluation committees and provide sourcing recommendations supported by data and commercial analysis.

· Ensure sourcing processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with internal governance policies.

Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management

· Lead commercial negotiations covering:

o Pricing

o Service levels

o Contractual terms and conditions

o Performance metrics

o Renewal and exit clauses

· Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to review, negotiate, and finalise supplier contracts.

· Support contract execution and ensure all contractual documentation is complete and properly governed.

· Manage contract renewals and supplier performance reviews where applicable.

Stakeholder Management

· Serve as a trusted procurement business partner to internal stakeholders.

· Understand business requirements and provide sourcing advice that aligns with organisational objectives.

· Influence stakeholders on procurement best practices and policy compliance.

· Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business teams throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

Risk Management & Governance

· Identify procurement, commercial, operational, legal, and supplier risks throughout the sourcing process.

· Recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to minimise procurement risks.

· Ensure adherence to procurement governance, delegated authority limits, and organisational policies.

· Maintain complete sourcing documentation and audit trails for compliance purposes.

Supplier Relationship Management

· Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers.

· Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and contractual obligations.

· Drive continuous improvement and value creation through supplier engagement.

Key Requirements

· 5–10 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.

· Strong experience managing end-to-end procurement activities.

· Demonstrated experience conducting RFQ, RFP, and RFI exercises.

· Proven experience negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and supplier contracts.

· Experience supporting non-technology procurement categories, particularly:

o Sales & Marketing

o Events and marketing services

o Corporate services

o Facilities Management

· Experience working within a structured procurement governance framework.

Technical & Functional Skills

· Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle.

· Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and supplier evaluation techniques.

· Good understanding of contract structures and commercial terms.

· Ability to analyse spend, pricing models, and supplier proposals.

· Knowledge of procurement risk management and governance practices.

· Experience using procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Jaggaer, or equivalent) is an advantage.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Soft Skills

· Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

· Commercially minded with strong analytical thinking.

· Able to work independently while managing multiple sourcing projects.

· High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.

· Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented.

· Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.

· Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, ISM, or equivalent) are advantageous.

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