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Graduate Group Procurement Manager, Sheffield
Client:
JLA Group
Location:
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
28
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Location Manchester/Sheffield/Ripponden. Salary £30 - £34,000 + CIPS course funded. Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time. Job Profile: Graduate Group Procurement Manager.
About our business
JLA is a mission-critical infrastructure solutions business offering services such as Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control, and Air Conditioning.
The company provides an end-to-end, on-premise machine supply and breakdown service under the name 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. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role involves working collaboratively across all departments to optimize procurement practices. The small, newly formed procurement team will work on projects across all sectors sourcing both direct and indirect goods and services.
Key tasks
Key Responsibilities:
* Procurement Strategy and Category Management: Support development and execution of a procurement strategy aligned with organisational goals, driving category management plans.
* Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, ESG, and reliability. Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
* Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts to secure favourable terms including pricing, payment, and delivery.
* Cost Control: Implement cost-saving initiatives, monitor expenses, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
* Procurement Process Improvement: Continuously enhance procurement processes for efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
* Supplier onboarding: Lead and project manage the onboarding of new suppliers to ensure savings and performance improvements.
* Budget Management: Develop and oversee the procurement budget, ensuring expenditures align with financial goals.
* Compliance: Ensure procurement activities adhere to laws, regulations, and policies, maintaining accurate records.
* Supplier Diversity: Promote working with diverse suppliers.
* Market Analysis: Keep informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies.
* Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Reporting: Prepare procurement reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for senior management.
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