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Procurement Manager
Nuneaton (CV10 7RL)
£55K- £65,000 per annum (dependant on experience), plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee
assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
About The Job
You'll have an important part to play supporting the Head of Procurement in leading and managing the procurement of indirect goods
and services. You will provide a timely and cost-effective procurement category strategy and expertise to stakeholders across the
Unipart portfolio of sites and clients.
Here at Unipart we don't just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's 'Gate to Great' training and development program.
As a Procurement Manager you will promote the procurement platform whilst driving improvements in the stakeholder experience,
working collaboratively with all functions to drive alignment of best procurement practice and maximise opportunities for Unipart.
As Part Of Your Key Responsibilities You'll
Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies for indirect services and goods delivering VFM and cost reduction across
multiple categories, sectors and clients
Ensure suitable ongoing contractual coverage for key services and goods eliminating risk of supply
Lead where required, strategic sourcing activities for Unipart and clients
Review and negotiate contract terms, mitigating commercial exposure to Unipart
Manage approval through to signature
Manage key supplier relationships for long-term strategic partnering and benefit opportunities
Support internal stakeholders with key supplier performance reviews to help build business capability
Support commercial account teams through engagement and presentations to clients when required
Implement procurement policies, processes and procedures to help protect and advance the business
Provide an expert point of contact for internal senior stakeholders at all levels
Manage change by effective procurement leadership through utilisation of The Unipart Way principles
Deputise for Head of Procurement when required
About You
We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this
role
Previous experience in multiple category sourcing, delivering significant savings and innovative solutions
Strong negotiation skills and an understanding of standard terms and conditions to mitigate legal and commercial risk.
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to confidently influence senior-level internal and external
stakeholders.
Strong IT, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Highly organised, able to prioritise, and adaptable to a fast-paced
environment.
A clear, concise, and engaging communicator at all levels, with a strong customer focus and collaborative approach
Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.