Capita Procurement Solutions are trusted by UK and global organisations to support and transform their procurement functions. We design and deliver innovative, flexible procurement solutions that help clients manage and improve their supply chain. As the procurement business in Capita, we transform procurement, drive efficiencies and realise cashable savings from third party spend through a range of flexible procurement solutions, from strategy formation through to transactional activities. Capita Procurement Solutions are unique in the market place, supported by an infrastructure that has extensive subject matter and procurement experts, with insight and intelligence from all of the Capita businesses.

Job title:

Procurement, Senior Principal Consultant

Job Description:

Capita Procurement Solutions are trusted by UK and global organisations to support and transform their procurement functions. We design and deliver innovative, flexible procurement solutions that help clients manage and improve their supply chain. As the procurement business in Capita, we transform procurement, drive efficiencies and realise cashable savings from third party spend through a range of flexible procurement solutions, from strategy formation through to transactional activities. Capita Procurement Solutions are unique in the market place, supported by an infrastructure that has extensive subject matter and procurement experts, with insight and intelligence from all of the Capita businesses.

The role

We have great opportunities for passionate procurement professionals looking to move to a more exciting position as a Senior Principal Consultant.

Engagements will include working across amazing Transport, Security and/or IT categories. Therefore, geographic locations and duration of specific engagements will vary. The nature of each assignment will be dependent on the contractual requirements but may include: Supporting Opportunity Assessment, Savings Delivery, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract and Supplier Relationship Management, Transformation Activities and Project Management.

Responsibilities may include working across multiple categories of spend or require development in specific subject matter expertise. In addition to client delivery you will be a member of a Category Team supporting internal business development in areas such as product development, best practice and innovation, market shaping, knowledge sharing and sales opportunities.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates experience of delivering procurement projects with some strategy development and supporting category management in the government sector, ideally transport and/or defence sector.
• Experience of developing relationships and working with stakeholders and suppliers. Demonstrates track record in supplier selection, negotiation, implementation and complex contract management delivering cost/ savings targets.
• Some experience working in a complex and changing environment with demanding business objectives.
• Has knowledge of sourcing across indirect categories and industry sectors.
• Experience in working in matrix structures would be advantageous.
• Experience in project management

Qualifications:

• Degree educated.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Working towards MCIPS qualification or a relevant business subject would be beneficial

The role might include travel and therefore will require an individual with flexibility to work across multiple locations and be on client site/Capita offices a minimum of four days a week. A big majority of our clients are based in and around London.