BOC Limited, a Linde company Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing - PG&P, Indirects Any UK Hub, United Kingdom | req18791 What You Will Enjoy Doing This is an exciting role which plays an instrumental part in driving the strategic direction of our sourcing strategy as you lead, develop, and execute commodity strategies within an assigned business unit, directly aligned to our overall business strategy & priorities as well as the business units Using your knowledge of our business strategy, you will pro-actively partner with your business unit, at a senior level and work to align the BU’s strategy and needs with the sourcing strategy whilst ensuring that all goods and services supplied are delivered to the right quality, price, and delivery in the safest way Alongside this, you will lead and manage a small team responsible for the commodities across your aligned business unit, consisting of a Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers. You will directly manage, develop, motivate, and inspire them to be an engaged and effective team Working with the business and externally, you are ultimately accountable for managing all aspects of our ‘best in class’ key supplier relationships and for the maximising of supplier productivity across both hard and soft savings You will keep abreast, at a strategic level, of the supplier market outlook, innovation, products, and pricing and use your market knowledge and information to identify products and suppliers where necessary. You will also facilitate access to supplier innovation and product development within the market Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to learn and leverage the global buying power that comes from being part of the Linde group, as you collaborate and work closely with the regional and global teams sharing learnings and best practices of working What Makes You Great A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar level senior/management procurement role within a large national or global company Educated to degree level (MSc/MBA) or equivalent would be desired and/or a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification Experienced strategic sourcing/procurement skills demonstrated at a senior level Demonstrated successful leadership skills across managing people, teams & change with experience in building and engaging an effective team Proven track record of delivering results ideally within a large networked international company Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to develop positive working relationships both internally and externally, particularly with senior stakeholders High level of self-motivation, tenacity to drive and deliver results in a high-pressure environment Excellent level of commercial and business acumen; with an understanding of the nature of our products and services Proven project management skills with ability to drive continuous improvements, savings, and best practices with ability to influence change successfully cross-functionally at multiple levels 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 Your contact person BOC Limited, a Linde company Didi Chanyasak Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only. BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. 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