Non-Clinical Procurement Manager - Support Office
CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
The Group generates revenue of more than £m from over practices across 3 countries, with more than 8, employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.
This is a hybrid position, where you will be based at our head office in Diss a minimum of 2 days a week.
In this role as Non-Clinical Procurement Manager, you will be accountable for driving best procurement practice across the group, including ownership of the procurement policy and compliance
You will also be accountable for driving cost out of the indirect supply chain through proactive engagement with the business, supporting purchasing initiatives and supplier consolidation.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
1. Drive best “procurement” practice across the Group
2. Own and evolve the procurement policy, ensuring it is up to date and fit for purpose.
3. Be the procurement point of contact for internal and external audits, demonstrating compliance with procurement guidelines and processes.
4. Own the development and roll out of a supplier relationship management policy.
5. Own the management and compliance of the supplier code of conduct.
6. Be accountable for, and further develop CVS's contract management database.
7. Continue with and support the professional development of the Supply Chain Manager
8. Proactively engage with business stakeholders to understand business needs and opportunities
9. Look for and understand saving opportunities through data analysis and proactive engagement with the business.
10. Support sourcing initiatives/negotiations across the business
11. Manage the end-to-end procurement process (including SRM) for business-critical contracts in collaboration with key business areas
12. Work closely with the sustainability team to manage supply chain in line with sustainability strategy.
13. Deliver competitive advantage through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management
Key Skills Required:
14. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
15. Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
16. A minimum of 10 years' mid-level experience in procurement across a number of industries
17. A proven track record in managing contracts, risk mitigation and flexibility within supply chain including, supplier sourcing and leverage to deliver improvement, sustainability, quality, performance, innovation and cost reduction.
18. Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process and supplier relationship management
19. The ability to manage complex stakeholders, and partnership relationships in a fast moving and changing environment
20. Experience of communicating and presenting highly complex information to internal and external stakeholders
21. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
22. High Level of negotiation skills
23. Must be highly motivated/a self-starter and organised, be able to work as part of a team or independently, be a problem solver and have a collaborative mindset.
In addition to a starting salary of between £50, and £60, DOE per annum, we offer benefits including;
24. Up to 7 weeks holiday (with our buy/sell holiday scheme)
25. 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years
26. Pension matched up to 6%
27. Access to our industry leading sharesave scheme
28. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
29. Heavily discounted pet healthcare
30. Continued professional development
31. A range of flexible benefits such as GymFlex and Cycle to Work to suit your needs