BOC Limited, a Linde company
Senior Manager Operational Procurement Excellence
Any UK Hub, United Kingdom | req18789
What you will enjoy doing
* This is an exciting role that requires a forward-lookingleader who can lead and manage multi-disciplinaryprocurement initiatives to deliver the ‘best in classoperational procurement performance.
* As a strategic leader, you will play a key role indriving procurement process excellence with our outsourced operationalprocurement team and wider Procurement team, guiding the transition to a moreefficient, digitally enabled, and category management-focused organisation.This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver process optimisation,digital transformation, and improve the use of value-added analytics to driveproductivity improvement within the business.
* Alongside this, you will lead and manage a small team ofProcurement Specialists covering our Procurement analytics, data, systems, andprocesses. This role directly manages, develops, motivates, and inspires themto be an engaged and effective team
* Furthermore, you will have the opportunity tolearn and leverage the global buying power that comes from being part of theLinde group, as you collaborate and work closely with the regional and globalteams sharing learnings and best practices of working particularly arounddigitalisation
* By working with global colleagues, you are alsoresponsible for ensuring Procurement compliance within our region aligned tothe Linde Group standards.
What makes you great
* Degree & CIPS/MCIPS qualification and/or a minimum of 5 years+ working experience in a Procurement/sourcing function, with the ability to lead related operational excellence and digitialised procurement process initiatives
* Experienced strategic sourcing, category management and/or procurement skills demonstrated at a mid to senior level
* Demonstrated successful leadership skills across managing people, teams & change with experience in building and engaging an effective team
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to develop positive working relationships cross functionally both internally and externally, particularly with senior stakeholders
* Comfortable working closely with cross functional stakeholder groups across an organisation e.g. Finance/Project Management
* Deep understanding of procurement technologies such as SAP Ariba, and the passion, digital mindset and experience in driving automation and e-procurement initiatives
* A passion and proven experience for driving operational excellence, continual improvement, and process optimisation
* A high level of planning, self-organisational and execution skills, backed up with experience in agile delivery methods
* Excellent level of business insight with an analytical approach to data and analytics when needed
* Passion to drive results and a want to get things done and in the best possible way
* Comfortable working in a complex and changing organization working in scenarios of ambiguity
* Works with integrity, role modelling the behaviours aligned to being an inclusive workplace
Why you will love working with us
We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.
At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.
Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.
Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.
Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!
Application closing date: 23rd October 2024
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BOC Limited, a Linde company
Didi Chanyasak
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