Job Title: CI/Transformation Improvement Manager - Procurement
Location: Barrow‑In‑Furness (Hybrid & flexible working arrangements)
Salary: £56,000+ (dependent on experience)
What You’ll Be Doing
* Responsible for managing change within the function, chairing functional change boards at all levels.
* Leading and developing the Functional Improvement team while coaching and mentoring in the effective application of tools and methodologies.
* Analysing operational performance to identify inefficiencies, waste, and areas that would benefit from an improved performance.
* Leading projects end‑to‑end, ensuring successful implementation and long‑term sustainability.
* Facilitating training sessions and workshops.
* Tracking and reporting on benefit realisation.
* Collaborating with the Transformation team and broader function to support the successful delivery of the Supply Chain functional strategic objectives.
Essential
* Proven experience in driving improvement, operational excellence, or process optimisation within Supply Chain functions, alongside demonstrable line management capability.
* Good understanding of Procurement processes.
* Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), or other improvement methodologies, with high‑level analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Experience in managing stakeholders with an ability to guide and influence outcomes.
Desirable
* Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, well‑being and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, depending on the role’s requirements.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you need a reasonable adjustment for an assessment, please speak to your recruiter.
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