Exciting opportunity to join PureGym as the Head of Procurement!
In this brand new role, you will lead a team that will partner with the business and own the delivery of 'best in class' service, support, and expertise across a number of procurement activities and areas of indirect spend. You will ensure a strong and sustainable supply chain that supports the business, its operations, investment, and growth. You will work collaboratively with the Procurement team and business to deliver the Procurement plan & KPI's and drive business performance.
This is a hybrid working role, with 2 days in the office and willingness to travel internationally as required.
The Role:
* Support the Procurement Director with setting the direction of the team and its goals, strategies, and policies, and aligning Procurement with the overall business.
* Lead and mentor a team of Procurement Managers and ensure the management and prioritization of workload across the team.
* Own all sourcing, tender, contracting, and supply chain processes and activities across multiple functions, markets, and areas of indirect goods and services spend.
* Oversee the delivery of large and complex procurement projects.
* Support the development and delivery of the Procurement strategy and plan, ensuring this remains aligned with the wider business strategy, achieving all Procurement KPI's and driving business performance.
* Develop strong and credible relationships with all key stakeholders and be seen as the 'go-to' individual who adds value and is an extension of their team.
* Apply appropriate 'best practice' discipline, processes, and controls to ensure all activities are delivered on time, to scope, and are delivered professionally & ethically.
* Continually review priorities and identify areas for improvement, and opportunities to drive value and business performance.
* Be the escalation point for supplier and contractual issues.
* Support the seamless transition in any supply chain changes, minimizing disruption to the business.
* Ensure all Procurement activities follow value for money principles and consider working capital, total cost and sustainability, service, quality, and cost.
* Ensure all centrally defined governance, processes, and controls are embedded across all central functions and markets.
* Be a custodian of our culture and values, and a brand ambassador in all internal and external engagements.
* Work closely with the Contracts Managers to negotiate robust contracts that achieve optimum commercial & legal positions.
* Lead on high-level Group negotiations or supplier relationships.
The Person:
* Extensive senior leadership experience in a fast-paced and strategic indirect Procurement environment.
* Quantifiable achievements delivered in a large consumer and multi-site organization.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Excellent written and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders at all levels.
* A degree or similar qualification in Procurement.
* Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in fitness and leisure.
* Experienced in building strong & credible relationships with a wide stakeholder group.
* A dedicated and hard-working team player with high energy, who communicates effectively and works collaboratively.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to adapt both style and approach as required.
* Great instincts, and uses data & insights to make recommendations to drive the right decisions.
* Disciplined, calm under pressure, and thrives working at pace.
* Strong understanding of supply chain contracts, commercial contracting & law.
* Natural ability to be innovative, think strategically and commercially, and has a pragmatic and solutions-based mindset.
* High-performer with high standards and work ethics, and continually challenges themselves.
* Strong diligence, prioritization, and organizational skills, and is an initiative taker.
* Proactive, accountable, hands-on, adaptable, and able to react quickly to a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
The Benefits:
* Gym membership for you + 1
* Hybrid working
* A truly flexible working culture
* Personal private healthcare
* Life insurance
* Company pension contribution
* Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.
* Great Learning & Development Resources
* Enhanced maternity pay
Join us on our mission to inspire a healthier nation.
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