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You will lead the procurement of goods and services, manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure strong cost control, compliance and operational performance.\nAlongside leading the procurement function, you will also have oversight and management responsibility for our warehouse operations, ensuring the safe and efficient end-to-end management of the operation and the on-time-in-full delivery of goods.\nWorking closely with Operations, Legal and other key stakeholders, you will ensure our procurement activity supports the wider business objectives and delivers value for both SBFM and our clients.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nOwn and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiency.\nManage supplier selection, negotiation and contracting across our strategic and preferred suppliers, working closely with Legal on contractual matters and Operations on supplier performance.\nManage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring goods and services are delivered in line with agreed contractual SLAs.\nRun competitive tenders and maintain competitive pricing across procurement categories, using SBFM's buying power to negotiate favourable terms.\nKeep procurement policies and procedures up to date, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, including COSHH requirements.\nConduct market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities within the supply chain, including identifying lower-cost or innovative alternative products.\nWork closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure procurement activity supports business objectives and customer satisfaction.\nDrive sustainability, ESG and ethical sourcing initiatives across procurement activity.\nTake responsibility for the safe operation of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards at all times.\nOversee the end-to-end management of warehouse operations, ensuring the on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery of goods.\nAbout You\nWe're looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to lead and influence across a growing business.\nYou will ideally have:\nProven experience managing a full procurement function.\nA strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.\nExperience managing supplier relationships, contracts and performance metrics.\nStrong negotiation and contract management skills.\nStrong financial and commercial acumen, including experience in budgeting, cost control and managing working capital.\nExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience in warehouse operations or logistics management would be advantageous.\nA degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and/or a CIPS qualification would be highly desirable.\nWhy SBFM?\nAt SBFM, we are a leading provider of soft facilities management services, delivering high-quality, commercially efficient and sustainable solutions to clients across the UK.\nWe are a growing and ambitious business, and this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key function, influence how we work and make a real impact across the organisation.\nIn Return, You Will Receive\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nCar Allowance\nPension Scheme\nAccess to training and career development opportunities\nOur Values\nBe a Good Person - We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. 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