SeniorProcurementManager

**Job Description:** 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 Senior Procurement Manager as part of our team based from our London office. **Purpose of the Role** The role will involve overseeing and the delivery of the Client Facing Technology category, which includes Media Practise, Creative Practise, CXM, Research and Data & Technology. This role is also responsible for the management of a small team that support these category areas. The role will require utilising both strategic sourcing methodology and supplier/stakeholder management principles to deliver savings and service improvements in line with business strategy, along with strong line management capability to support the team in delivery and meeting key milestones. The role will also be responsible for day-to-day procurement of technology tools, professional services and support and maintenance where required. **Key Responsibilities** * Leads and oversees, for specialist areas of client facing technology (Media, Creative, CXM, Research and Data & Technology), all business-as-usual activity such as supplier selection, supplier set-up, contract terms, negotiation strategies and business improvement plans. * Responsible developing, creating and executing the Client Facing Technology category plan. * Responsible for contributing towards category benefits targets, working proactively with the business and