What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Director position at Reed Exhibitions Limited?
RX US Procurement Director
Are you an experienced buying professional that thrives in a fast paced environment?
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.
- Support divisional & event P&Ls, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- US based individual contributor, liaising with procurement shared service resources. This will involve 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
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 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
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.
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