Closing Date for Application: Sunday 31/08/2025 Responsible for procurement activities both direct and indirect. Lead the process of finding, evaluating and managing incumbent suppliers, their products and services. Manage a team of buyers to create category strategies that redefine the supply chain and have an output of high performing supply chain and cost reduction opportunities. Ensure all procurement activities are aligned to the group procurement processes and policies. Key Responsbilities: Lead and develop a team of Buyers Lead the procurement process for a defined list of local suppliers, including managing negotiations, new supplier sourcing, due diligence/compliance and onboarding Create and implement procurement strategies for core high risk categories Support the buyers to create and implement procurement strategies Identify and delivery of annual savings to meet pre-defined targets Meet cash conversion targets of improved supplier payment terms De-risk supply chain and ensure supply continuity through the rollout of supplier contracts Work closely with group procurement for policy, compliance and processes. Support centrally sourced products/services with information share and project implementation Develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as R&D, Product Management, Quality and CI Project manage any procurement led cost saving opportunities through the business until realisation Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Produce statistical reports and analysis on spend, cost saving, cash conversion, contractual progress and KPI performance detail Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI’s. Support the P2P Process Key Internal/External Stakeholders - Group Procurement Director, Head Of Procurement, Operations Director, SMT, R&D, CI, Warehouse Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Finance, Suppliers Capabilities required Proven previous experience in Strategic Procurement, leadership experience preferred Be a strong negotiator who will lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers on behalf of the business. Experience of creating and implementing Category plans Well-developed influencing skills Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards i.e. ISO Strategic thinker with strong drive to succeed Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential, Previous IFS use an advantage Good communication skills, confident to present to SMT and above. Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.