Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 83967
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Overview
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Position: Procurement Manager
What you bring
Key Qualities and Competencies for the position:
* Ability to balance the longer-term strategic goals with the short-term business performance.
* Ability to identify potential sourcing strategies that will support overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
* Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Outstanding communication skills, with customer service etiquette.
* Leadership skills to build, direct and develop a skilled and collaborative team.
* Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise workload effectively, and work with attention to detail.
* Strong business acumen and negotiation capability, ability to solve complex issues, exercise sound judgement, and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
* Ambition (technical and leadership) with significant career growth potential locally and internationally.
* Focused, Versatile, Driven and Committed; good interpersonal skills and team player.
* Great attitude (Can Do) and problem-solving skills; strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
Experience & Qualifications Required
* Demonstrated track record of success in supporting complex commercial procurements.
* Experience in a complex multi-national business with a commercial background.
* Experience with procurement management tools and risk analysis.
* Experience researching new suppliers/categories and making recommendations.
* Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
* Compile reports on supplier performance and statistics.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Qualifications in procurement, business, economics, marketing, or related field preferred.
* Higher National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply, Purchasing and Logistics, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, or Marketing.
What’s in it for you?
* Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry relied upon by two billion people daily.
* Development opportunities with support to grow skills and pursue a rewarding career.
* Inclusive, diverse culture with local and global initiatives promoting belonging.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value diverse skills and perspectives as we shape sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Discover more on our career website.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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