Indirect Procurement Specialist / Category Manager
Summary:
Funding Circle is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist/Category Manager to join the Group Procurement Team to negotiate, manage, and optimise our global contracts. In this exciting role, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of procurement at Funding Circle.
The candidate will be responsible for the full end to end procurement process for a full variety of direct and indirect procurement categories on a global level. They will be required to act as a subject matter expert for the US region (San Francisco & Denver) & form effective relationships across multiple teams, levels & vendor(s); to guide them through procurement decisions, drive operational processes and initiatives to solidify our operations.
Bird’s eye view of the role:
- Dealing with stakeholders across the business of all levels, providing guidance and advising the best sourcing strategies.
- Negotiating with global third-party suppliers to drive efficiencies and performance improvement.
- Assessing and analysing currently spend reports/trends to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Assessing and identifying supply chain risks and driving mitigating actions.
- Educating and promoting the benefits of the procurement and supplier relationship management
- Acting as an ambassador for procurement/funding Circle both internally and externally.
- Reporting to key stakeholders on their supplier portfolios including information such as, but limited to risk, spend and performance trends.
- Assisting the Group Procurement Director in shaping the Procurement function to become a high performing team.
- 15/20%% travel required to our San Fran office locations.
Our ideal teammate:
- Relevant experience in a Procurement commercial environment with excellent negotiation skills (Circa. 5-7yrs+) across multiple categories (FM, Technology, Marketing & Professional Services)
- Has excellent verbal, written communication & analytical skills
- Must be comfortable building relationships with business stakeholders, especially at a senior level.
- Ability to define sourcing strategies; apply competitive methodologies to drive down & control cost.
- Understands the external supply market for your categories & translate into expert advice for the business
- A team player who is driven, organised, confident in their approach to work & has the ability “to get things done” by using their own initiative.
- Passionate about procurement and how these principles can be applied to Funding Circle’s mission “to build a better financial world”
- Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment
- Aligns with our core values: Think Smart, Make It Happen, Be Open, Stand together, Live The Adventure