Senior procurement and supply chain professional

Level

Degree level

Length

2.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Sales, marketing and procurement

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Set the procurement and supply chain strategy.

Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure best-value contracts

Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities

Develop category strategies aligned to business objectives

Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs

Manage supply chain disruptions and contingency plans

Present procurement recommendations to senior leadership

Ensure contracts comply with legal and ethical requirements

Strategic sourcing and category management techniques

Contract law and commercial negotiation principles

Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Sustainability and ethical sourcing standards

Financial analysis and total cost of ownership modelling

Supplier performance management frameworks

Change management and stakeholder influencing skills

Ready to look for a place?

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