Head of Indirect Procurement

Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations.

We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible, hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”

This is an exciting time to be joining the global Procurement team, who are about to embark on a major global procurement transformation to become an industry recognised leader in procurement and supply chain.

**Job Requirements**

The Head of Indirect Procurement will be a highly commercial leader who takes stewardship of global indirect procurement. This is a hands-on role with real opportunity to strategically change how indirect spend is managed across the organisation, the role will focus on:

- Part of the global procurement leadership team with accountability for all aspects of indirect procurement
- Developing and delivering a strategic vision for indirect procurement and - c.£80m+ spend base, which is expected to grow in line with the organisation’s overall business strategy
- Developing global, regional, and local procurement strategies across the entire organisation, including all functions and regions, for all indirect sourcing and procurement
- Support the transformation of the global Procurement function to underpin strong Operating Profit growth during a period of rapid scale-up and strengthening risk management and governance in the supplier base
- Be part of a new leadership team, to develop and implement a new structure, processes and systems to support the company's business model, strategies, and financial operating plans
- Develop sourcing and purchasing processes and supporting technology to deliver strong cost base performance across the global enterprise
- Lead Sourcing and procurement activities that are driven with a global perspective to continue to maximise leverage and overall effectiveness of supply at a global, regional and local level
- Establish the indirect category 'Centres of Excellence' to drive best practices locally
- Drive step change across the organisation, and, in partnership with procurement and operational leadership and strategic suppliers, moving the organisation to the next level of indirect procurement.
- Execute value for money decision making through spend leverage, cost benchmarking and through the negotiation of favourable terms and fact-based recommendations
- Ensure and mitigate business risk across the portfolio of indirect category areas

**Typical Accountabilities**
- Develop, implement and manage global, regional and local indirect category strategies which significantly improve the commercial performance of the organisation, embrace innovation and minimise risk
- Drive global adoption to the new procurement operating model, policies and processes
- Has ownership and accountability for the delivery of indirect procurement savings and improvement targets
- Develop and implement rigorous contracts for all critical, strategic and preferred suppliers across all indirect spend areas
- Optimise the indirect supply base at a global, regional and local level ensuring business continuity whilst managing risk
- Support the development and deployment of group standards, tools and working practices to deliver effective procurement and supplier management
- Ensure effective communication of processes and policies to further improve procurement across the organisation
- Support the business to design and implement appropriate supplier management plans and lead reviews for critical/strategic suppliers
- Work closely with post acquisition companies to transition Indirect supply base into the organisation; ensuring that benefits, costs and other synergies are captured

Essential
- Degree educated or equivalent (& proven track record)
- Procurement experience within a multiple Indirect Category Role
- Experience working within a complex private sector multi-national business.
- Result orientated with the ability to present results in a structured and professional manner
- Strong project management skills
- Commercial acumen and ability to influence business leaders. driven and positive attitude
- Strong analytical skills
- Cost reduction experience and evidence
- Team player and influential using robust data to influence business decision making and direction

Desirable
- Specialist sourcing qualification (CIPS)
- Prior experience in multi-commodity Indirect procurement
- Prior procurement transformation experience
- Prior experience of managing business critical suppliers

**An attractive salary is on offer along with bonus, pension and further benefits.**

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