Harbor

Senior Consultant, Vendor Management Office

London, England, United Kingdom · Work style not stated

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EmployerHarbor
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted2 months ago

Harbor is seeking a Senior Sourcing Consultant for the Vendor Management Office. Thisteam is a highly talented and cross-functional group of professionals who provide unique and unparalleled solutions to our clients through the combination of data analytics, leading industry knowledge, and area expertise. The Senior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and global areas of spend, in particular, technology, human resources, real estate, marketing and professional services. The role is expected to run and manage RFPs, markup contracts, negotiate with suppliers, manage internal stakeholders and work as part of a team.

This is a full-time, professional position working hybrid in London, England (UK).

Responsibilities:

Identify and deliver cost savings and performance improvements through implementing global sourcing strategies. The primary focus for this individual will be global programmes, with stakeholders across multiple regions and offices;
Lead strategic procurement sourcing projects, end to end; with the following projects currently due to commence over the next 12 months: real estate, marketing and brand, finance transformation and client management;
Act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area/s;
Collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders;
Negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers;
Support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to global procurement policies.

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Qualifications:

Qualified to degree level, MCIPS or a recognised procurement qualification is desirable;
Experience identifying and delivering large cost savings and efficiency opportunities through developing global sourcing strategies;
Ability to work with and influence global internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to articulate complex projects and agreement to the highest level;
experience leading large, complex global procurement projects;
Experience presenting to senior leadership teams and project committees;
A strong understanding of Procurement best practice, process and tools and its application to a comparable organization;
Excellent written, verbal skills and interpersonal skills;
Strong multitasking and organisational skills.

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.

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