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Graduate Group Procurement Manager, Sheffield
Client:
JLA Group
Location:
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
6b651525a74e
Posted:
See job posting date
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
Job Description:
Location Manchester/Sheffield/Ripponden. Salary £30 - £34,000 + CIPS course funded. Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time. Job Profile and Job Description below.
Job title
Graduate Group Procurement Manager
Function
Procurement
Location
Ripponden / National
Reports to
TBC – Group SC Director
Responsible for staff
N/A
About our business
JLA is a mission-critical infrastructure solutions business offering services in Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control, and Air Conditioning. The company provides an end-to-end, on-premise machine supply and breakdown service called Total Care, along with additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world-class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working daily with customers.
Role overview
The Group Procurement Manager will develop and implement procurement strategies across our group of companies. They will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. They will collaborate across departments to optimize procurement practices. The team is small and newly formed, and the candidate will work on projects across all sectors sourcing both direct and indirect goods and services.
Key tasks
Key Responsibilities include:
* Procurement Strategy and Category Management: Support development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with company goals, driving category management plans.
* Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, ESG, and reliability. Maintain strong relationships and manage performance.
* Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
* Cost Control: Implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor expenses.
* Procurement Process Improvement: Enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
* Supplier onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new suppliers to ensure savings and performance improvements.
* Budget Management: Develop and oversee procurement budgets.
* Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and policies. Maintain records.
* Supplier Diversity: Promote working with diverse suppliers.
* Market Analysis: Stay informed on industry trends and technologies.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
* Reporting: Prepare procurement reports and KPIs for management.
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