The Company is seeking a Head of Procurement to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in establishing and leading the organization's procurement capability across all spend categories. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management frameworks from the ground up. Key focus areas include reviewing existing supplier contracts, leading strategic sourcing and negotiation activities, and building a centralized contract management process. The Head of Procurement will also be expected to partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value and support the fast-growing and evolving business.
Applicants for the Head of Procurement position at the company should be experienced procurement professionals with a passion for building capability. The role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, strong commercial acumen, and excellent contract negotiation skills. Experience in implementing procurement processes, governance, and supplier management practices is essential. The ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate autonomously in an evolving environment is also key. While a background in healthcare, clinical research, or life sciences is advantageous, it is not essential. The ideal candidate will be adept at using spend analytics and commercial insights to drive better procurement outcomes and will be instrumental in establishing procurement as a trusted commercial function within the business.
Functions:
- Operations
Head of Procurement employer: ExecThread
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