SRM Practice Lead

SRM Practice Lead

Polar Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious global client in the Technology sector for an SRM Practice Lead, to lead the adoption, business, and practice development for a new, next generation, Procurement/SRM SaaS solution.

Working in collaboration with industry leading partners, the SRM Practice Lead will be instrumental in shaping the success of the new SRM solution, which will help businesses revolutionise their SRM/Procurement processes.

Reporting to the Vice President, this is an exciting new role, requiring a blend of industry acumen, technical expertise and commercial experience in a similar Practice Lead, Senior Management or Director level role.

SRM Practice Lead - Responsibilities:

Collaborating with partners, explore business opportunities around SRM in targeted industries. Lead / support pre & post sales technical discussions with customers Attend marketing events, highlighting strengths and reference cases, and articulate technical concepts and business value to potential customers. Work closely with customers to understand their requirements, scope projects, and conduct product demonstrations. Collaborate with implementation / support functions, acting as the customers’ trusted advisor. As the role progresses the candidate will assume financial/commercial responsibilities and will lead the development of the SRM business.

SRM Practice Lead - Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a similar Practice Lead, Senior Management or Director level position, ideally with a leading SRM player such as Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, GEP, E2open or Ivalua. Technical sales or presales experience within the SCM or SRM space Strong background in SCM/SRM business applications Strong knowledge of supplier management, procurement processes, and supply chain management planning Excellent customer relationship management skills, including effective oral and written communications, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an attractive salary and full benefits package including an annual bonus, excellent, pension, life cover, healthcare, 25 days holiday and more, allied to an exciting opportunity to directly impact the successful introduction, growth and development of a new cutting edge SRM solution & business.

Flexible working on a hybrid basis will also be available.