Description
Industry:
Global Fashion Retailer
Location:
Hybrid (Remote & Office-Based)
Contract Duration:
3 months
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Global Procurement Lead for a 3-month initial contract with a leading global fashion retailer. This role requires a highly skilled CIPS-qualified Procurement Specialist with strong commercial procurement experience across market-leading organisations in Retail, FMCG, Media & Technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in procurement transformation, driving efficiencies across indirect spend categories - particularly IT procurement (software solutions, large & small).
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy & Transformation:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, efficiency, and supplier performance.
Category Management:
- Lead end-to-end category management, with a focus on IT and telecoms procurement.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align procurement objectives with business goals.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
- Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and governance.
Contract & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, mitigate risks, and oversee contract execution.
Change & Project Management:
- Support procurement transformation initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption.
Cost & ROI Optimization:
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maximizing value in both greenfield and mature procurement environments.
Key Requirements:
CIPS-qualified Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in global procurement.
Extensive experience in commercial procurement across Retail and FMCG.
Expertise in indirect procurement, particularly in IT (software solutions).
Experience driving procurement transformation and change management.
Ability to deliver ROI-driven procurement strategies in both greenfield and mature environments.
Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance skills.
If you have the expertise and experience to drive procurement excellence in a fast-paced fashion retail environment, we'd love to hear from you!