Summary: The HR & Talent Procurement Manager will join a Big 4 Global Talent Procurement Team on a contract basis, focusing on managing HR and internal talent spend across various areas such as Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development. This role involves strategic procurement actions, stakeholder consultation, and supplier negotiation to ensure effective talent sourcing. The position reports to the Global Sourcing Senior Manager and requires a strategic mindset in procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement actions to drive category strategies.
• Consult and advise key stakeholders, including executives, on mission-critical procurement initiatives.
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP) to ensure best-in-class supplier selection.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with global suppliers.
• Manage key supplier relationships to deliver long-term value.
• Ensure an outstanding client service experience.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to align business and legal stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of Source-to-Contract processes.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and procurement best practices.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Exceptional negotiation and project management skills.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other