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Procurement Manager - Indirects, MRO & Operations (REMOTE), Stockport
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Client:
Location:
Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2023
Expiry Date:
06.10.2023
Job Description:
Procurement Manager - Indirects (MRO, Logistics, FM, Operations, Warehousing) | £60,000 to £65,000 | £5,000 car allowance | bonus | great Pension | 25 days holiday + BH | Healthcare | + many more benefits | REMOTE ROLE - fully flexible working with occasional site visits throughout the year | A globally recognised household brand
A lovely new role working for a global household business that owns a large number of brands that we all love and use daily. They are seeking an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to join their team.
This role reports to the Head of Category Management and manages key spend areas such as MRO, International Freight, Warehousing, Operational Spend, and Utilities. Candidates with a broad range of indirect category management experience are encouraged to apply.
Role and responsibilities:
* Create strategies and oversee their delivery, including achieving year-on-year savings
* Develop group-wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment across the organization, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
* Engage, manage, and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to secure buy-in, utilizing strong market knowledge
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to gain comprehensive knowledge of supplier performance
* Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and feedback
* Demonstrate procurement leadership by embodying company values, delivering high standards, and promoting procurement relationships
* Ensure strategic projects are delivered effectively, and the business receives optimal service in line with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
* Experience in indirect procurement within a large, complex organization
* Preferred categories include Warehousing, International Freight, MRO, Logistics, and Operations
* Private sector procurement experience, ideally within a global business
* Experience managing complex global projects with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers of significant value
* Confidence in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across regions
* A strategic approach to procurement, suppliers, and business needs
* Excellent communication skills across different cultures and countries
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
* MCIPS qualification is preferred but not essential
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