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Procurement Director

LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Norwalk, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Are you an experienced buying professional that thrives in a fast paced environment?

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Would you like to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the events industry?

About The Team

We are a global trade show and event organizer, seeking a skilled Procurement Director to lead and optimize our procurement operation.

About the Role

The Procurement Director will drive procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with excellent negotiation skills and strategic execution.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with company goals and event timelines.
  • Identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring high-quality goods and services.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers, including performing supplier service evaluations.
  • Leading negotiations for supplier agreements, ensuring competitive pricing and value-added services.
  • Tracking and reporting on procurement expenses, savings, and vendor performance metrics.
  • Sourcing materials, equipment, and services specific to RX business needs.
  • US based individual contributor, liaising with procurement shared service resources, leveraging skills and expertise from peers and similar groups across the RELX network.
  • Work closely with internal partners across other RX functional groups to form strong relationships, share learnings & achieve the best outcomes.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including health and safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices.

Requirements

  • Have experience in procurement, with the ability to leverage internal resources to support and expedite processes.
  • Possess strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract law, and supplier management.
  • Have a proven track record of cost savings and strong negotiation skills. Experience of end to end buying cycle.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Have strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Be able to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong relationships.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization including C suite.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking skills with a focus on operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Work in a way that works for you

    We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

    Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

    Working for you

    We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

  • Health Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits.
  • Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
  • Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs.
  • Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
  • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
  • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts.
  • Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice.
  • About the Business

    RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

    We are an equal opportunity employer : qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form : https : / / forms.office.com / r / eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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