Project Manager (Procurement) - Leeds

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Leeds.

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with procurement experience who can shape and structure multiple projects into strong governance and maintenance frameworks. As well as draft business cases and presentations independently. The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills, will be a strong independent thinker and have a curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Definition and maintenance of policies and accountabilities supporting a centralised governance model (e.g. materiality thresholds, linkage to Sourcing specific governance, handoffs, approval limits) 
• Manage robust deal pipeline linking all contributing Boards & Forums and understand functional governance to provide check and challenge 
• Responsible for ongoing governance process improvements, naturally inquisitive and seeking ways to automate and create simplification for Sourcing Managers 
• Establish a simple to use repository of documentation that is maintained in current state, easy to locate, navigate and subject to regular review and scrutiny 
• Support the build out, and maintenance of the Category Plan Review Calendar, ensuring inputs and Contributors are timely, on brief and available for presentation to Boards & Forums
• Develop and maintain, the relationship between deal pipeline & category plans, creating a rich view for Sourcing & Procurement Leadership to ensure information is shared to Senior Stakeholders across the business 
• Collaborate with Board Secretariats to define operating principles in line with the business Financial Discretion Limits, Terms of References & Matters Reserved for the Board 
• Provide robust reporting, analysis and updates for stakeholders
• Ensure activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management with procurement experience
• Able to communicate effectively and concisely, using data to drive discussions and outcomes 
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to challenge current process design systems and implement recommendations to improve service provided to stakeholders as well as efficiency
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisation skills
• Solid knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and workflow automation tools

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

 Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.