Head of Procurement - Enterprise Technology

Descriptif de poste: Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients.

Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society. We’re hiring a Head of Procurement

• Enterprise Technology as part of our team based from our London office. Purpose of the Role This role is a strategic position within Global Functions and is responsible for the core business areas of Enterprise Technology. The role reports directly into the Global Procurement Director. This role forms part of the overall Global Procurement leadership team and will be focused on defining and implementing category and sourcing strategies on a global level and driving overall dentsu procurement priorities. This role will build effective relationships with business stakeholders and our third-party suppliers, identifying and driving value creation opportunities, to deliver more efficient procurement for dentsu through leveraging procurement best practices. Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the creation, development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with the organisation’s goals, focusing on benefit realisation and risk mitigation.
• Is focused on cultivating meaningful relationships with senior internal business stakeholders across dentsu, demonstrating the value Procurement brings, building advocacy and encouraging early engagement.
• Capable of collaborating with the wider global Procurement community to leverage and scale spend opportunities and share best practice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, compliance with contractual terms and driving innovation.
• Effectively manage and lead a team, responsible for personal development of individuals, resourcing and work prioritisation.
• Manage and/or oversee business critical, high risk and/or high complex contracts. Key Skills
• Evidenced senior Procurement experience.
• Strategic category management experience.
• End to end knowledge with demonstrated delivery against the strategic sourcing process.
• Strong understanding of and experience with technology procurement.
• Works well with others
• excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of contractual law. What we offer This is a Permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office twice a week. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com , quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. #LI-Hybrid Localisation: London Agence: Global Functions Type d'horaires: Temps plein Type de Contrat: Contrat à durée indéterminée (CDI)