Procurement Manager

Job Title

• Procurement Manager

Department

• London

Employment Types

• Permanent, Full-time

Don't just meet the job requirements—exceed them

• Mars Group is looking for a Procurement Manager to join the team on a permanent basis in London. You will be responsible for structuring your day-to-day work around the various aspects of procurement, with the goal of both increasing business revenue through supplier negotiations and ensuring compliance with the company's operating procedures.
• Ideally, successful applicants will have experience working in the finance industry or related fields, and a proven track record of driving changes in methodology and introducing fresh ideas to the business.

Your Day-to-Day Life

• You’ll work closely with the Procurement Department and with colleagues on the Finance and Procurement teams. Given your experience, you’ll be responsible for managing the following areas:
• Creating and maintaining strategic sourcing strategies for routine and strategic procurement services across our global enterprise
• Developing procurement policies and processes, while remaining mindful of risk mitigation measures
• Monitoring market conditions in relation to strategic accounts, products, and pricing
• Engaging with key external stakeholders, including third-party lenders or sellers, suppliers, banks, and regulators
• Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers within the clients' and suppliers' organizations
• Mentoring and supporting new employees and junior staff on the Procurement Team

You must

• Hold a relevant degree in a related field, such as finance, procurement, banking, or a similar discipline
• Have an understanding of U.K. financial and regulatory standards and comply with them
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to work independently, both as a team player and as an individual contributor

Ideally, you will have

• Knowledge in the areas of finance, commodities, banking, consulting, and regulatory finance
• Gained a thorough understanding of vendor requirements, systems, and process improvement techniques
• Conducted market surveys, analyzed results, and presented findings to senior stakeholders
• Developed tools and business processes that increase efficiency and reduce errors

Your location

• The position is based at our London office.

You will report to

• Head of Procurement