About the Role
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the Indirect Purchasing team, develop and oversee strategic purchasing decisions from conception through to implementation and managing key supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Key Accountabilities
* Developing, implementing and promoting Procurement strategies that support the Team’s goals and objectives, working closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities are aligned with their requirements.
* Managing the team of Indirect Buyers to consistently maintain high performance and drive supplier excellence in terms of cost, delivery and quality.
* Provide leadership direction, development, guidance and support for team members of the Indirect Purchasing Team.
* Identifying, evaluating and managing the indirect supply base and fostering strong partnerships to ensure reliable and cost effective sourcing ensuring alignment with business strategy.
* Implementing improvements to procurement processes and ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices and promoting efficiency in the procurement cycle.
* Maintaining and communicating monthly departmental metrics and KPIs.
* Lead and coordinate commercial and contractual negotiations to effectively manage supplier relationships and secure favourable terms.
* Strive to maximise value for money and to ensure a professional process and control of expenditure is maintained.
* Create annual continuous improvement plans for cost, quality, delivery and people development.
What you'll bring
* Proven track record in a similar role developing and managing a high performing team – proven experience within a manufacturing purchasing environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
* Leadership capability and ability to inspire team around a common purpose.
* Supportive coaching team and can do behaviour.
* Confident and effective communicator.
* Commercial acumen and effective communication at all levels.
* Ability to create a positive profile for themselves and the team.
* Leadership experience working constructively cross functional teams.
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
* Must possess a process mindset with a capability for logically solving complex problems and identify cost saving opportunities and make data driven decisions.
* Ideally CIPS qualified or equivalent.
* Extensive Procurement and Supply Chain experience with leadership responsibility.
* Resilient and professional with a belief in the concept of Continuous Improvement.
* Energetic with a strong work ethic and customer focus.
* Commercially aware with solid negotiation skills.
* Supporting cost reduction and vendor rating programme.
* Ensuring good maintenance of data held with SAP procurement functions and proficiency.
What We Offer
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and includes an on-site gym, exercise studio, subsidised restaurant, and on-site parking with EV chargers.
We also offer a competitive benefits package including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days’ holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly culture and team-wide focus on well-being.
Why Join Us
At the core of our performance is our people. Every member of our team plays a part in our success, both on and off the track. We foster a high-performance, innovative culture where collaboration, respect and excellence are expected and celebrated.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive team - because we believe the best teams are those that reflect the world around them.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
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