Procurement SME | Contract | Glasgow

Job Description Contract Role: Procurement SME Contract Location: Hybrid (Glasgow 2-3 days onsite weekly, the rest remote) Contract Duration: Starting ASAP – 6 months initially (inside IR35) Contract Start: ASAP Payroll provider: Rockford Payroll Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay About the Role Deloitte Operations are seeking an experienced are seeking a Procurement SME to be based in Glasgow. Key Responsibilities for Procurement SME Lead Sourcing and Procurement Initiatives: Drive sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities within a regulated financial services environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Manage Technology and Professional Services Sourcing: Oversee sourcing projects related to technology, operations, and professional services, aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals. Third Party Risk and Supplier Governance: Implement and maintain robust third party risk management frameworks, supplier governance processes, and lead contract negotiations to mitigate risks and optimize supplier relationships. M&A Integration Support: Provide procurement expertise during mergers and acquisitions, facilitating smooth integration of suppliers and contracts to support business continuity Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across business units and transformation programs to ensure alignment and successful delivery of procurement outcomes Commercial and Analytical Excellence: Utilize strong commercial acumen and analytical skills to evaluate sourcing options, drive cost efficiencies, and support data-driven decision making Communication and Execution Focus: Maintain clear and proactive communication with all relevant parties, ensuring timely execution and delivery of procurement objectives within large-scale transformation or integration programs. Skills & Experience Strong sourcing, procurement or vendor management experience within a regulated financial services environment. Experience leading technology, operations or professional services sourcing initiatives. Knowledge of third party risk management, supplier governance and contract negotiation. Ideally experience of M&A integration Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver outcomes within large transformation or integration programmes. Strong commercial, analytical and communication skills with a focus on execution and delivery. #Li=hybrid