Procurement Manager

2 months ago


England Birmingham, United Kingdom Dignity Funeral Directors Full time

Procurement Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days office, 2 from home)

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + £4,500 Annual Car Allowance

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to support the evolution and implementation of our centralised procurement function.

Reporting directly to the Head of Property Services & Procurement, you will play a crucial role in managing the entire supplier lifecycle. From identifying the business’s needs and executing tenders to onboarding and mobilizing new suppliers, your expertise will ensure seamless operations and strategic growth.

If you are passionate about driving best practices and have a proven track record in developing and deploying procurement strategies, then this role at Dignity could be your next exciting opportunity

Let’s take a close look at what your day-to-day will look like…

  • Engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensuring that the procurement policy and guidelines support the needs of the business and that best practices are delivered.
  • Creating and implementing regional and national procurement strategies where applicable that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities within the business.
  • Leading transformational activities to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency.
  • Supporting the development of a training programme to be delivered throughout the business concerning procurement and how this supports the delivery of the strategy.
  • Facilitating and managing procurement processes, tendering, negotiation, contract award and ongoing contract management.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
  • Working collaboratively, negotiating, and engaging with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy.
  • Contributing to new business initiatives and projects and reviewing and communicating the impact on procurement activities.
  • Developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives and ensuring value for money is obtained across all areas.

  Must haves we’re looking for in experience for this role:

  • Multiple years experience working in a Procurement Management position previously or in a similar role/level.
  • Experience in the use of purchase-to-pay systems would be advantageous i.e. Proactis or similar.
  • Previous management, supervisory or team manager experience.
  • Demonstrable skills in having completed sourcing exercises of more than £100,000 in value and managing tender processes from start to completion.
  • Commercially and financially aware with experience in managing budgets.
  • Experience in drafting contract schedules, and contract variations.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • The ability to influence, build and maintain positive long-term working relationships.
  • Experience in managing complex supplier management relationships.

What you get from us:

  • Annual salary of up to £55,000 (DOE)
  • Car Allowance (£4,500)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • BUPA Private Healthcare
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Pension Scheme
  • 3-months full sick pay
  • X2 Life Assurance

If this is something that you would like to be a part of, then we would love to see an application from you. Simply click apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch

About Dignity

Dignity is one of the UK’s largest providers of end-of-life services and funeral plans, with a national network of 675 funeral branches, 46 crematoria and 28 cemeteries. We have a rich and diverse history with our oldest Funeral business being established in 1812 and many more having served their communities for generations.

As a business, we firmly believe that our customers sit at the heart of what we do - we help them to say goodbye, to remember and to celebrate the life of those lost. We listen, understand their wishes and offer enhanced choice and value for money to meet and exceed their expectations. It is an exciting time to be thinking about joining the team at Dignity.

We are currently embarking upon an exciting period of change and transformation following the successful takeover and privatisation last year. We are investing heavily, focusing on our standards, technology, ways of working and growth capability. No part of the business will go untouched. We are unapologetic in our mission to be the very best. It is through the ongoing dedication of our people, our commitment to responsible business practice and making a meaningful contribution to society that we will ensure we fulfil both our purpose and potential.

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your application.

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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