Procurement Manager

Leadership:

• Motivating and coaching the Non-Trade Procurement teams
• Setting annual objectives and managing performance in accordance with company policies 
• Overseeing team member attendance, sickness, holiday approvals and general wellbeing
• Delivering the Non-Trade Procurement transformation projects along with the Non-Trade Procurement leadership team
•  Ensure that the Non-Trade Procurement team complies with procurement policies and processes, including procurement controls and governance 
• Support the Head of Market’s and local senior executives in delivering the business objectives within your market.

Strategic Procurement:

• Support and coach the Non-Trade Procurement team in developing and implementing procurement strategies including the development of category plans, aligned with organisational goals, focusing on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and value maximization.
• Encouraging and supporting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market conditions, review and assess spend patterns and forecast price trends.
• Working on procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
• Engaging with internal audit and governance forums to manage corporate risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensuring the quality of the procurement activity aligns with the Non-Trade Procurement standards and policies.

Supplier Management:

• Building and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to foster long-term partnerships.
• Overseeing the management of supplier performance, addressing issues promptly, and conducting regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence:

• Managing and delivery against procurement targets and tracking performance against the team goals.
• Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their procurement needs and demonstrating effective engagement
• Staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in procurement to drive innovation and process improvement.
• Identifying opportunities to continually improve the performance of your team and the wider Non-Trade Procurement function.

• The leadership and technical skills set out in our Non-Trade Procurement People Standards
• 10+ years procurement experience
• Experience of leading and nurturing teams
• Strong at data capture/analysis/options generating, able to provide solutions.
• Pro- active, motivated, well-organized, efficient and ability to work under pressure
• Achievement and goal oriented with good organization skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong computer literacy skills with excellent Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
• Language in English

Professional and supportive working environment