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Senior IT Procurement Manager
Global Supply Chain & Logistics Services
Middlesex
Permanent
Updated March 7, 2012
Senior IT [known as IS&S within the organisation] Procurement Manager to head the Global Sourcing Strategy for CEVA's IT & Telecoms annual spend cube of €150M and maximise the delivery of savings through global transformational programmes. This is a high profile global role interacting at a senior level within the CEVA organisation and is responsible for defining and implementing collaborative Procurement sourcing strategies aligned with the business objectives of the IS&S Management Board.
This will be achieved through the use of CEVA's CIPS accredited best practice 'One logic' procurement methodology; this methodology will balance cost, working capital, quality, service and customer requirements and will involve the management of the end-to-end Procurement process encompassing: strategy definition, supplier selection, senior stakeholder engagement, tender documentation creation, tender process management, commercial and contract negotiations, contract award and subsequent supplier relationship management and contract management.
The role will also have a significant element of key operational and tactical activity, and will act as key Procurement liaison between IS&S, other business stakeholders, and vendors. To further act as the primary IS&S negotiation representative for CEVA.
This corporate role is multi-national and requires diverse, interactive and collaborative work to be undertaken with employees within all of CEVA's primary countries of operation across its four operating regions of Northern Europe, SEMEA, ASPAC and Americas.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be a confident and highly motivated procurement professional, with strong influencing skills and a proven track record of significant cost savings and successful supplier relationship management. They will also command a strong commercial understanding and an ability to manage major stakeholders and contracts, the role demands a high level of internal and external relationship management at the most senior levels.
Required Knowledge and Skills
• Commercial knowledge & delivery of strategic category management on a global, regional and local basis within IT & Telecoms.
• Direct exposure to and good understand of the major IT Vendors and their Products, especially software licensing.
• Knowledge of leading edge procurement principles and practices
• Ability to define and implement strategic procurement processes
• Strong negotiations skills and ownership of high spend contracts across global regions
• Achievement of innovative results and proven track record of significant cost savings
• Led and delivered transformational change programmes
• Background in managing and influencing key internal and external stakeholders
• Self motivated leader and good team player
• Professional procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent) or working towards qualification.
About our client
CEVA was formed in August 2007 as a result of the merger of TNT Logistics and EGL Eagle Global Logistics.
We are one of the world's leading logistics companies, providing end-to-end design, implementation and operational capabilities in freight forwarding, contract logistics, transportation management and distribution management.
We offer every customer a service tailored to their specific needs, built on our formidable experience across a broad range of market sectors. We have particular expertise in automotive and tires; technology; consumer and retail; industrial; publishing; energy; aerospace; and healthcare.
At CEVA we have a clearly defined vision for our business. Our goal is to be the most admired company in the supply chain industry by exemplifying Unity, Growth and Excellence in everything we do.
We are a non-listed company, owned by affiliates of Apollo Management LP, one of the leading private equity investors in the world. We employ more than 50,000 people and run a global network with facilities in more than 170 countries. Our reported combined revenues in fiscal year 2009 were €5.5 billion.
What's on offer
Competitive Salary & Package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)1932 264000.
Job Ref: 13212679
Your application will be sent to Nick Gordon.
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