Job Overview:
Do you want to make a difference in Procurement for a global, leading Technology company powering the future of AI compute?
This is a exciting time to be joining the Arm Procurement team. We are in the middle of a significant transformation. What does that mean for you? You would be joining a growing team, who are investing in the forefront of Procurement and AI technology and managing over £1bn of indirect / goods not for resale spend.
We are looking for an energetic, driven and commercially minded Category / Procurement Manager, who enjoy working in a flexible and collaborative way to join our Corporate Services team and deliver sustainable value. This role will lead a range of Professional Services categories and initiatives across legal, financial services, consultancy, insurance and business process outsourcing as well as supporting other categories within the team as required. As Arm continues to evolve and grow, the focus areas of this role may expand and adapt to support changing business priorities and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
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Category Management - Development and implementation of category plans, to support delivery of the functional strategies. Develop and implement a pipeline of projects to deliver improvements in value, quality, risk and ESG performance
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Sourcing - Leading end to end source to contract activity including market assessment, negotiation and contracting. Develop and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers in the category.
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Stakeholder Management - Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, whilst developing positive relationships
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Responsible Sourcing - Manage supply risk and identification of mitigating actions. Ensure our suppliers are aligned to deliver against Arm's ambitious ESG objectives
Required Skills and Experience :
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Proven experience in Procurement / Category management
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Experience of Professional Services procurement including Legal, Financial Services, Consultancy, Insurance, Business Process Outsourcing.
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Ability to develop and implement category plans, bringing the latest category insights back into Arm
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Proven track record of running end to end sourcing activities
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Ability to operate in a constantly evolving and multifaceted environment
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Skilled in developing and managing often sophisticated contracts
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Ability to collaborate effectively
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Experience to offer commercial guidance in a number of different, often complex scenarios
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Strong communicator, who is highly inclusive and collaborative
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :
Ariba or other Source to Contract experience
Procurement Orchestration tool experience
MCIPS qualified
Specific category knowledge and expertise
In Return:
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range:
£66,800
per year
