Company DescriptionAbout Huxley Banking & Financial ServicesOur purpose is twofold:To help clients achieve their business goals by connecting the best talent with the best employersTo enable candidates to achieve their career goals by matching them with the best employers in their desired field.Our clients include some of the world's best known banks, insurance companies, fund managers, brokerage firms, accountancy and consulting firms, and other financial institutions. We help them to identify, attract and recruit the business critical talent they need. And we connect professionals with some of the industry's best opportunities to enable them to achieve their career goals.Job DescriptionPrincipal Responsibilities: Support/govern the Company’s procurement & contracting activities by reviewing contracts.Create and manage purchase orders for materials and servicesAdminister the RFX process (RFI, RFP and RFQ).Negotiate cost effective agreements with key suppliers based on our core values of procurement (safety/quality/cost/delivery/morale).Establish and manage relationships with all key internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate internal resources and suppliers/third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects ensuring they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.Use appropriate verification techniques (portfolio analyses, market/competitive data) to manage contractual obligations.Report and escalate to management as needed.Ensure commercial, legal, contractual and policy compliance in all procurement transactions.Knowledge/Administration of sourcing tools & processes.QualificationsSkills: Deep knowledge of procurement processes and policiesDemonstrated supplier management and negotiation skills. Ability to identify both required & desired outcomes from a meeting or situation, and be comfortable entering into difficult discussions/situations with suppliers or stakeholders.Knowledge of contractual law highly desirable.Experience modifying contractual documents, including but not limited too, terms and conditionsAbility to analyze Bills of Material (BOM), drawings, scope or Statements of Work (SOW) to understand key requirementsShow tenacity & initiative. Demonstrated ability to comfortably and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to easily interface with others, build and lead teams and drive cost and process improvement.Analytical Skills – demonstrated ability to relate & compare, securing relevant information and identifying key issues. This includes seeking and organizing information, and conducting relevant data analysis.Financial & qualitative acumen – demonstrated understanding of the use, interpretation and impact of key quantitative and financial measures.Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-taskingAbility to delegate, keep composure, persevere in adverse situations and contribute to team building.Process mindset; capable of developing standard work & training materials for internal & external stakeholders.Experience working in confidential environmentsAbility to prioritize and work under tight time constraints.Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification highly desirable.Software Proficiency: SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related degree.4 years in a procurement role with a track record of success in increasingly complex responsibilities.1 years of experience managing complex contractsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.