Senior Global Procurement Specialist

Onnec Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent technology partner in Greater London is seeking a Senior Global Procurement Specialist to oversee procurement activities at a global level while supporting the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving cost efficiencies, sourcing quality materials, and maintaining strategic supplier relationships. A strong background in data network procurement and CIPS qualification is essential for this role, alongside excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to make a significant impact on our procurement transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in data network procurement and strategic procurement management.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Excellent skills in building new business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Procurement Director across international regions.
• Help internal clients to deliver local, regional, and global sourcing projects.
• Drive cost efficiencies in procurement activities.

Skills

Data network procurement

Strategic procurement management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

CIPS Qualified or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Onnec is looking for a Senior Global Procurement Specialist who will take over the full responsibility for some of the Procurement activities at a Global Level whilst supporting the rest of the team when required.

The role has been created to support, influence and contribute to the overall strategic direction and operational performance of the organisation, enabling the adoption and following of a commercial transformation of procurement across the Onnec Group to a ‘best in class’ category management model and approach delivering a highly solutions focused procurement service.

The post-holder will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of a high-quality procurement service applying innovative and progressive methodology for designated procurement expenditure resulting in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and significant ‘Value for Money’ benefits as below:

• Support the Global Procurement Director across international regions
• Help Internal Clients to deliver local, regional and global sourcing projects
• Driving cost efficiencies
• Sourcing best quality materials
• Evaluation of suppliers and their production and sales capacities
• Building strategic supplier relationships
• Ensuring ordering and timely delivery of materials
• Review of existing contracts & price negotiations
• Predicting costs, availability and suitability of materials
• Solving problems with suppliers
• Overseeing P2P processes and procedures to ensure commitments are cleared
• Preparing required reports and analysis

What we’re looking for in our Senior Global Procurement Specialist:

• CIPS Qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in data network procurement and strategic procurement management
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism with a “can do”-attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Microsoft skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent skills in building new business relationship
• P2P experience.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Senior Global Procurement Specialist – we’d love to hear from you!