Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid working
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: From £80,000 + Company ECO car, plus an excellent benefits package, including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Competitive pension
* Enhanced parental leave
* Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
* Access to a loan car scheme
* 4x basic salary life assurance
Job Overview
“A quote from Emma Wilkins – Director of Business Operations” … This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as Head of Procurement at a pivotal moment in our journey.
About You
* Proven track record within procurement.
* Leadership – ability to lead a team and the business to deliver against procurement goals.
* Strategic thinker – create short and long-term strategy for the business.
* Solutions orientated – seeking ways to aid the business succeed.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement – navigating conversations and influencing decisions with stakeholders throughout the business.
* Commercial acumen – able to understand business requirements and create understanding.
In this Role You Will
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
* Mentor and manage the procurement team to achieve departmental goals.
* Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
* Collaborate with group brands to identify joint procurement opportunities and share best practices.
* Manage procurement budgets and report on KPIs.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
* Monitor market trends and identify cost savings and process improvements.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
* Oversee sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability.
Closing Date
25/11/25 (subject to change pending volume of applications)
Next Steps
* If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
* A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
* If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.
Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package.
Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values – CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.
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