Procurement Lead - London - Hybrid - 7 Month Contract - Outside IR35We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Lead to drive the end-to-end Transformation Programme. This role will lead Sub-Regional tenders, rate card compliance, and loss analysis initiatives, ensuring cost savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability improvements.As a key member of the Logistics Category Team, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Europe, shaping procurement strategies that enhance our sourcing processes and supplier relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Leadership: Represent procurement in the end to end Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment across all workstreams.Strategic Sourcing: Lead Sub-Regional Tenders, transitioning from site-level to regional sourcing strategies in collaboration with Category Managers.Rate Card Compliance & Loss Analysis: Act as the primary procurement contact, driving efficiencies through analytics and process improvements.Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with logistics suppliers and industry partners.Savings & Value Delivery: Target 20M savings from sourcing while supporting additional 67M in efficiencies across the business.What Were Looking ForExpertise in Logistics Procurement with a track record of leading transformational change.Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management within a complex, matrix environment.Strong program management and data-driven decision-making skills.Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities across cross-functional teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sourcing tools (Coupa CSO, Jaggaer, Transporeon, etc.).A bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in procurement leadership roles.Additional InformationLocation - Paddington, London.Length of contract - 7 month contractHybrid - mainly remote role, will have to travel to London as and when required.Rate - 950 - 1000 / day rate outside IR35If you are interested, please apply directly. Alternatively, please send your CV to bhavika.patel@randstaddigital.comPlease note - This role is open to candidates based in the UK. Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Procurement Project Lead