At Gregory Distribution, we are seeking a Procurement Manager - Indirect at our Cullompton site. This role requires a self-starter who thrives on making a significant business impact and support us on our exciting growth journey.
The position of Procurement Manager - Indirect involves:
* You will be a key member of the Procurement department for the Gregory Group reporting directly to the Director of Fleet & Procurement.
* Be responsible for managing all indirect spend areas including Agency, IT & Telecoms, Facilities Management, Utilities and Workwear & PPE (circa £50m).
* Develop strategic Category Plans, taking into account market factors and agree an opportunity pipeline with the business for the next 24 months.
* Lead on commercial negotiations with supply partners and the drafting of legal contracts.
* Deliver value through sourcing exercises and continuous improvement through supplier management of key strategic relationships.
* Ensure supply partners adhere to the group’s minimum standards (financial stability, business ethics, insurances, ESG etc.).
* Proactively identify, evaluate, and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money.
* Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, to promote procurement expertise across the organisation.
* Work with supply partners to implement initiatives to support the groups sustainability agenda (e.g. more sustainable products, improved recycling etc.).
* Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar senior procurement role.
* Experience of indirect spend categories.
* Understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
* An effective leader and influencer. Experience with liaising and influencing at Senior Management level.
* Excellent IT skills to include MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* CIPS qualification (or working towards).
Why Gregory Distribution?
* Salary for Procurement Manager – Indirect is between £45,000pa to £50,000pa, depending on experience.
* Hours of work are Monday – Friday 08:30hrs – 17:00hrs.
* Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
* Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
* Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme.
* Strong culture of teamwork.
So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Interested applicants for the Procurement Manager - Indirect position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you.
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