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Procurement Manager
Competitive Salary
Hybrid working based out of Willenhall; Wolverhampton
Company Overview
We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 247 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
About Us
AF Blakemore is one of the largest and most forward-thinking family-owned business in the UK. With a passion for food the company operates across the UK food sector at retail and wholesale delivering exceptional products and experiences to our customers. With a rich history spanning over 100 years we take pride in our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Procurement Manager to join our team.
You will be responsible for Responsible for spend circa £11mil, covering approximately 11 sub commodity areas and report to our Head of Procurement - Indirect
Job Details
* Managing & supporting procurement of all goods and services within Facilities Maintenance and Capex
* Driving improvement in all-round supply chain performance through liaison and negotiation with key stakeholders including suppliers, colleagues and customers
* Delivery of benefits including cost avoidance, cost savings and process improvement
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders understanding requirements and gaining buy-in.
* Manage and develop targeted supplier relationships that deliver value across quality, service, innovation cost and support our environmental targets
* Maintaining supplier relationships and contract management techniques to support our profitability by obtaining great value goods and services in line with business goals.
* Supporting internal stakeholders with supplier challenges
* Remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers.
* Risk Management - identifying, mitigating & monitoring risk.
* Monitor safety stock levels where required and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment.
* Ensuring single source supply where possible across all divisions, increasing leverage and reducing cost across the supply base.
* Supporting supplier tenders and commercials negotiations
* Manage end to end procurement initiatives, supporting strategic and robust solutions to drive commercial benefit.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise with key company stakeholders to determine their product and service needs
* Monitor business trends and product/service availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
* Working to limit non-contractual spend through the stakeholder base, driving corrective action where needed.
* Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company & ensure service performance
* Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
* Robust supplier contractual management
o Rate Card control and support
o Supplier procurement sustainability profiling
o Regular supplier meetings to review performance
* Managing ongoing projects to reduce overall procurement costs and improve supplier flexibility, delivery and performance.
* Maintain cost reduction programs on all purchasing activity.
* Positively influence policy thinking and drive continuous improvement across the category
* Demonstrate a positive attitude and inspire confidence in others around you when face with uncertainty and change
* Research new products and services to meet company's goals
* Detailed analysis of current and potential suppliers & processes, developing strategic alliances with suppliers to maintain competitive pricing.
* Compile and analyse trends in prices and supply across the divisions.
* Divisional support for cost reduction by process improvement.
* Maintain KPIs to demonstrate effectiveness of implemented processes and potential opportunities.
* Monthly reporting of allocated supplier performance
* Departmental reporting to head of department to ensure activities are in line with the overall business/department strategy.
o Working in conjunction with other Category controllers withing the team/ across the business to maximise ROI and cost / environmental improvement opportunity. (One inclusive team)
o Monitor business compliance of approved supplier listing for targeted area
o Monitor & report approved supplier performance.
o Management & maintenance of approved supplier listing for targeted commodity areas
* Supporting quotation, requests for tender proposals and co-ordination
o Assist with the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of all documentation.
o Manage Implementation of supply and process change
o Manage on going relation with supplier
* Compliance with health and safety responsibilities as defined at Level 4 of the company Health and Safety Policy arrangements.
* Providing analytical data and support where required
* Frequent communication and presentation of targeted commodity supplier performance and review.
Whats in it for you?:
You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.
* 34 days holiday per year including public holidays (Increasing after 3, 5 and 10 years)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
* Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
* Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
* Flexible working hours opportunity
* Excellent additional benefits package including:
o Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
o 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
o Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
o NEST pension scheme
o Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
o Long Service Awards
Department
Finance
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Salary
Competitive
Closing date for applications
4th August, 2025
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