Head of Procurement

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Head of Procurement

Location: London England United Kingdom (2-3 days a week from our London offices)

Reporting into the Group Chief Finance Officer and with dotted line into the Groups Chief Procurement Officer this role is responsible for driving a seamless procurement lifecycle through buying goods and services for the company and across our wider group of companies globally. Bringing a technology first mentality driving transformational change proactively identifying needs and developing specifications to negotiating cost effective contracts managing key suppliers and ensuring service delivery exceeds business goals and objectives.

Working closely with the client CPO to create and deliver group wide spend synergies and opportunities the successful candidate will be able to think strategically can build brilliant stakeholder relationships naturally and has a genuine passion for utilising technology to drive benefit to our business through automation.

Key categories of spend in scope will be the management of Technology (including but not limited to software/SaaS/hardware) consultancy services HR tech and services and various corporate services.

This is both an exciting and rewarding opportunity in a newly formed group-wide Global Procurement department. If you thrive in a build-focused environment are passionate about delivering cost-effective high-value add and quality solutions then we would love to hear from you.

• To build develop and own an opportunity pipeline to deliver short mid and long-term value adding initiatives for IIG and leveraging our buying power across the wider Brandtech Group companies.
• Playing a central role in driving the launch of the recently acquired Procurement technology (Omnea) for IIG is a key deliverable for this role.
• Working closely with both exec and senior operational leads to create and implement effective procurement strategies that align with the organisations overall goals and objectives.
• Through technology proactively leveraging data insights benchmarks and metrics to innovate and drive both new and ongoing cost saving opportunities aligned to business growth ambitions for the group.
• Adapting and championing best practice processes for sourcing products and services across the group.
• Positively influencing our Sustainability and DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) objectives through our key suppliers
• Mitigate commercial and reputational risk through robust contract management and proactively managing our renewal pipeline.
• Working collaboratively with key IIG delivery leads to ensure the buying process is clearly communicated understood and adhered to effectively. Ensuring strategic alignment and fostering collaboration between procurement and the wider group teams to deliver the strategic objectives.

• Significant senior experience in a related procurement role. Having experience of leading or being a part of building a Procurement function is an advantage.
• A self-starter with strong leadership and demonstrable experience at being able to influence up to senior executive level.
• In depth knowledge of operating and launching latest Procurement technology to drive efficiency through automation is highly desirable.
• Proven in-depth knowledge of sourcing principles and best practices.
• Experience of IT/Technology spend categories is advantageous.
• Is adaptable and thrives working in a fast paced and positively changing environment.
• Demonstrating excellent negotiation skills ability to think creatively and outside the box to drive positive outcomes for the business
• A strong understanding of key contractual terms and conditions to help drive efficiencies and mitigate legal risk.
• Being resilient and having a positive and proactive problem-solving mindset is important.
• Analytical and…