We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team. You will be responsible for developing and deploying a Sourcing Strategy and delivering savings for the assigned Categories while ensuring Operational Procurement excellence and continuity of supply, as part of a centralised purchasing function.
As part of our core values, we offer an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and deliver category plans and strategies.
2. Develop new and alternate sources of supply. Identify cost savings and improvement opportunities, reporting results to Head of Procurement and the wider business.
3. Drive all key strategic sourcing initiatives for the category.
4. Lead commercial negotiations for sourcing products and services, and work with the legal team to formalize the final contracts with vendors. Incorporate TCO, should-Cost and VE models where appropriate.
5. Calculate and present annual savings.
6. Ensure negotiations with suppliers safeguard continuity of supply, improve lead-times, control pricing, and mitigate risk.
7. Build internal relationships by spending time with stakeholders to understand their challenges and goals.
8. Work with and develop a set of procurement tools as necessary including electronic tendering, electronic signature, contract databa...