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Overview
AtkinsRéalis is currently recruiting for a Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor to take responsibility for the Professional Services Indirect Category within their Global Corporate Procurement function. You will be joining a high performing team within an excellent reputation in the procurement sectors, and this role is seen as a key development position for the right individual. You will ensure the sustained delivery of optimum supplier performance in line with agreed SLA's, while developing appropriate relationships in line with the agreed strategy for the category, as well as advise Senior Leadership stakeholders on related Policy matters. In addition, you will line manage and support the Assistant Strategic Procurement Advisors within the team, delivering defined savings through an impartial but effective supplier management strategy and contract negotiation, and actively measure performance against agreed performance indicators and service level agreements.
Your role
- Category ownership of the end-to-end procurement activity.
- The on-going performance; commercial and risk management of the portfolio suppliers.
- Identification of Continuous Improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
- Ad hoc Project work as agreed by Line Management.
- Line management within the category.
- Through detailed analysis of management information, ensure contractual obligations are delivered and sustained with respect to supplier KPI's, managing corrective action activities as necessary.
- Detailed analysis and verification of savings delivery to the Client from Category Management activities.
- Identify risks in the supply chain, report and mitigate via formal risk management process.
- Manage and report on supplier performance and oversee the development of corrective actions.
- Development and execution of category strategy and supplier development plans as agreed by Line Management.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147316
Salary range
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Sudhan Prabhu
Hi there, I'm Sudhan Prabhu and I manage this role
About you
Essential Criteria
- Sufficient and relevant experience of solving problems by delivering solutions in a customer service; supplier related environment.
- Specific relevant depth of category experience in Indirect related contracts:
- Procurement & management of Corporate Contracts.
- Procurement & management of a Corporate Contracts Programme in line with internal Policy and business needs.
- Experienced in drafting & negotiating supplier contracts.
- Understanding of "Continuous Improvement Programme" implementation with Strategic Suppliers.
- Knowledge of Supplier and Customer Relationship Management tools and techniques and their application.
- Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes.
- Good working knowledge of current industry category platforms.
- The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to enable the development of strong, sustainable relationships both internally and externally.
- You will have strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in delivering performance.
Desirable Criteria
- Proven and relevant experience in indirect categories for a large corporate (>2,000 employees) across Professional Services.
- Demonstrable Project Management experience or qualification.
- Degree qualified preferably with Professional Stage CIPS qualification.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc), VMS system (SAP Ariba) and Service now.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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