About The Role Strategic procurement activity incl. proactively leading on contract renewals through collaboration with respective SLT member. Lead the evaluation of optimal sourcing and pricing options, taking into consideration outsourcing, hybrid and insourcing models. Co-creation of Strategic Supplier Strategies with senior stakeholders. Conducting vendor/market intelligence gathering activities to be highly aware of the suppliers’ future plans, financial performance and market positioning. Identify, manage and minimise/mitigate supplier and contractual risk through in-life contract management activities. Operating as the Procurement single point of contact for stakeholders and support with supplier disputes or poor supplier performance. Lead the procurement of new services (tender process, negotiating with suppliers, drafting contracts and schedules) proving commerciality and value for money. Collaborating closely with Business Stakeholders, Business Risk, IT Security, Architecture, PMO and Legal Services. About You Value driven – appreciating how procurement can deliver financial and non-financial benefits. Self-starter, takes initiative and is proactive in building relationships. Ability to manage conflict and resolve effectively. Excellent stakeholder engagement, organisational and communication skills. Strong negotiation experience in maximising the value returned to the business. Enjoys working within a matrix management environment. Relevant industry or MCIPS qualification or working towards this. Minimum Criteria: Experience required in the following categories: HR Services - L&D, Payroll Services, Recruitment, Payroll, Training, Benefits Management, Employee and Well-being Services, HR Technology Marketing – Creative campaigns, Advertising and Media Buying, digital services, Market Research, Branding, Public Relations, Meetings and Events. Any experience with ‘MarTech’ is useful for this role. Desirable Criteria: Procurement Technology / Automation. ESG/Sustainable sourcing. Agile sourcing. Supplier Diversity sourcing. Strong ability in understanding supplier financial statements. Gen AI in Procurement.