Procurement Manager (Content Category) required for our client, a global educational publishing organisation.

The role sits within the Procurement Organisation and will be responsible for the sourcing and procurement strategies within Content Management globally. The Content category covers content development, editorial, digital accessibility, translation, project management and quality services.

The role will involve supporting the development and execution of the strategic sourcing direction in support of the business, benchmarking supplier pricing and conducting market analysis in identifying opportunities for the client. Additionally, the incumbent will need to carry out contract analysis and price negotiations, as well as define support procurement strategies to ensure the long term, cost-effective supply of products/services.

In addition, the role w ill assist in providing support for the end-to-end management of these services including sourcing, bid process, negotiation, contracts, as well as managing the vendor relationships in collaboration with internal business partners, working closely with the Content Service Centre and the Content teams in the various verticals in the management of the procurement of a broad range of Content Management products and services.

Key Experience required includes:

• Experience in managing Content Commodity.
• Proven track record, in cost reduction, contract negotiation and international sourcing
• Understanding of the commercial environment, how organizations source, deploy and manage external partners.
• Understanding of costs, prices, savings, and business financial management.
• Understanding of contract management, contract law and legal issues.
• Understanding of publishing/book production processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Content Management)

Location: London, UK

Rate/Salary: 300.00 - 400.00 GBP Daily

Job Type: Contract

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