Procurement Manager - Vending
Reading
Up to £55,000
Company Description
WSH is the parent company for leading brands operating in the catering and hospitality sectors. Our brands operate in diverse sectors, including:
* Public spaces – such as the Science Museum, St Pancras Champagne bar and Dublin Zoo
* Workspaces – from power stations to investment banks
* Education – primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities
A central support office provides financial, HR, IT, Supply Chain and other administrative services to the group companies each of whom retains its own personality and who operate across a number of catering and hospitality markets.
Recent acquisitions provide the group with new opportunities and include prestigious locations such as Musee Du Louvre in Paris and partnerships with established chefs such as Claus Meyers in Denmark.
Job Description
Reporting into the Head of Wholesale; this is a newly created strategic role within the Procurement Team. The role will be responsible for procurement activities and strategic sourcing across multiple vending disciplines: Self-serve Food & Beverage, tender support, equipment purchasing/leasing, technical service, route vending and contract management. This new role offers future potential for progression and line management.
Key accountabilities include:
* Managing the vending category and driving growth
* Developing and implementing category strategies that optimise spend, increase purchasing income and deliver strategic value
* Manage complex tender processes, leveraging cross-category insights and negotiation strategies
* Contract management at supplier and operational levels
* Create and maintain a robust supplier performance evaluation framework
* Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers across national, regional and potentially international level
* Supporting cross functional projects that drive efficiencies and innovation
* Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, especially around data protection
* Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance procurement effectiveness
* Building and maintaining relationships with key business stakeholders
* Influencing key business decision makers and bringing them on board with procurement category strategies while also taking into account business needs and requirements
What we need from you:
* 5-7 years procurement experience
* Proven track record & knowledge of 'all things vending'
* Ability to carry out category management and expertise in strategic sourcing
* Understanding of procurement compliance requirements
* Technology and digital services knowledge
* Advanced understanding of contract negotiation principles
* Data Protection Regulation understanding
* Based in the Reading Office at least 3 days per week with 2 days flexible between the London Office, site and supplier visits, and working from home.
And in return, we offer:
* 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
* Plus your birthday off
* Company pension
* Life Assurance cover
* Medical insurance
* Discretionary bonus
* Car allowance
* Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas
* Wellbeing assistance
* Volunteering Days
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary Carer leave
* Wedding/Commitment day leave
* Salary £45,000 to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience