Job Description
Key Responsibilities (Procurement & Supply Chain Role)
* Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead supplier onboarding/offboarding, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships ensuring quality, cost, and delivery compliance.
* Performance Monitoring: Design and implement KPIs to track supplier performance and operational standards across the supply chain.
* Operational Efficiency: Optimise order management to reduce costs and delays, support cash flow, and leverage group-wide centralised purchasing opportunities.
* Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure adherence to regulatory and environmental standards and integrate sustainable practices into supply chain processes.
* Technology & Automation: Champion the digitisation and automation of procurement activities; serve as ERP procurement super user and maintain accurate system records.
* Order Management: Raise and manage purchase orders, manually update systems when needed, and ensure timely processing of goods received.
* Property & Lease Management: Oversee property lease contracts, negotiate renewals, and coordinate new site acquisition, valuations, and compliance checks.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Arrange statutory property checks (e.g., gas/electrical safety, fire systems) via approved suppliers.
* People Management: Provide line management to the Supply Chain Administrator, supporting day-to-day operations and development.
* Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply risks, and drive process improvements using data, analytics, and technology.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Milton Keynes - Hybrid working
*no sponsorship will be offered for this opportunity*