Procurement Advisor- Technology

4 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

**Procurement Advisor**
**- Technology**

**Reports to: Procurement Business Partner - Technology**

**Work Location: UK**

Procurement play a key role in enabling Primark to deliver “Amazing Fashion at Amazing Prices” whilst supporting a significant store expansion programme and business transformation.
Our team partners with the business to develop strategies to create competitive advantage for the business, with a focus on value creation, innovation, sustainability and risk management.
The Procurement Advisor - Technology** **is a role partnering within our Procurement function, working across Technology projects with a spend of c£175m.
This role is accountable to develop and execute a sub-set of effective strategies to maximise commercial and operational benefit.
- **Technology**
- Partner with the Technology team to ensure that we have the right suppliers in place that deliver the right quality at the right price.
- Develop Category plans for a specific subset of Technology categories
- Represent and act as the delegate for the Procurement Business Partner - Technology as appropriate
- Represent the category on relevant strategy development and planning forums
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring business alignment on critical objectives
- Identify risks to existing Primark supply and mitigate by sourcing alternative supplies.
- As part of Smart Spend programme, identify opportunities for costs savings and work with the internal customers to get buy-in to deliver and regularly report against them
- Ensure Technology and finance are aligned on project roll out.
- Provide market intelligence and market sourcing research for internal customers with

recommendations on local versus global sourcing opportunities.
- Agree and include KPIs/SLAs in contracts, lead/attend review meetings as appropriate.
- Embed and critically appraise Supplier Relationship Management strategy for the category
- Anticipate the future growth plans of the business and ensure that the category plans are setup to enable
- Consistently challenge the status quo to ensure value for money & innovation whilst remaining embedded within the functions.
- Work with New Markets Partner and ensure category plans consider store roll expansion programme as Primark enter new countries, from market research, to new supplier identification negotiation and contract implementation.
- ** Compliance and Governance**
- Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organisation and govern the long-term relationships
- Benchmark price structures across all regions to ensure value for money through the life of a contract.
- Create and distribute guidance on how to purchase items in the categories in scope to internal stakeholders to ensure category strategy is followed
- Identify and advise internal customers of commercial risks supply assurance issues and work to mitigate risk to protect Primark.
- ** Contractual and Legal**
- Ensure Primark is adequately legally protected and insured in commercial agreements
- Ensure compliance to contract approval policy via legal review and appropriate grant of authority for contracts and SOW’s
- Put in place contracts, framework and legal agreements for all suppliers as required
- Ensure that all contractual arrangements adequately indemnify Primark and their insurers.
- Ensure legal frameworks and purchase orders are in place for all procurement activity as per policy
- Actively champion sustainability and be conscious of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.
- Be aware of the requirement for suppliers to comply with the Primark Code of Practice.
- **Operational Effectiveness**
- Through category management, establish a robust supplier base that delivers the required quality, cost and service in compliance with Primark Ethical Trade Strategy.
- Use appropriate tools to maximise efficiency and transparency of sourcing and commercial negotiations e.g. eRFX, auctions.
- Maintain a current view of overall category spend, supplier data, market intelligence and best practice
- Ensure regular communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure all direct reports have objectives and personal development plans that are regularly reviewed
- ** E-sourcing and Systems**
- Ensure events are scheduled, prepared and managed to deliver best value through our e -sourcing tool Scanmarket.
- Ensure compliance to Procurement systems policy, such as contract management systems and P2P
- ** Complexity - Internal, Spend and Supply Market**
- Primarily partner with medium complexity network Manager and Head Of level Primark stakeholders
- Effectively manage c£70m, a subset of the £175m ICT spend
- Accountability for 2-3 specific categories with ICT (e.g. People Systems, EPOS)
- Establish effective relationships with senior supplier personnel of local, regional and global suppliers

**REQ**UIRED EXPERIENCE**
- 2-3 years related experience

  • Procurement Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Advisor Packaging Reports to: Procurement Business Partner Work Location: UK, Reading Type: 18 Month FTC Procurement play a key role in enabling Primark to deliver “Amazing Fashion at Amazing Prices” whilst supporting a significant store expansion programme and business transformation. Packaging, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Facilities...

  • Fm Procurement Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Inploy Recruitment Limited Full time

    **FM Procurement Manager - Technology Company (Defence & Security) Permanent / Full Time Location: Reading Permanent Salary: £60,000 Plus Package** **Company Summary**: Our client is an exciting, fast paced, growing technology company providing a range of services and systems to commercial airport, critical national infrastructure, and defence markets....

  • Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must...

  • Procurement Manager

    4 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks.Our Procurement teams are right at the heart of...

  • Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Job DescriptionProcurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks.Our Procurement teams are right at...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks.Our Procurement teams are right at the heart of...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading)We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks.Our Procurement teams are right at the heart of...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading) We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks. Our Procurement teams are right at the heart...

  • Category Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom AllPoints Fibre Full time

    As the Category Procurement Manager at AllPoints Fibre youwill be reporting directly to the Senior Category Procurement Manager. Youwill play a pivotal role in supporting strategic procurement initiatives, optimising supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices within the Business Services IT category supporting all IT...

  • Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading) We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks. Our Procurement teams are right at the heart...

  • Procurement Manager

    3 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Job Description Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading) We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks. Our Procurement teams are...

  • Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Procurement Manager – 6 Month contract - Day rate negotiable - Hybrid working(London/Reading) We have an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Procurement Manager to join us on a 6 month contract, with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading/London office every two weeks. Our Procurement teams are right at the heart...

  • Health And Safety Advisor

    3 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Bryan & Armstrong Full time

    Health and Safety Advisor | Reading with travel | £45-50K + car allowance Great opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a business specialising in the planning, development, and operation of solar projects. You will be responsible for providing Health & Safety project support across all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)...

  • Service Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Jemca Group Full time

    Home Jemca are currently offering a new opportunity as a Service Advisor to join our business based at either of our Lexus Reading  dealerships. As a Service Advisor you will be responsible for working with our current customers and managing the service and repair of their vehicles. A Service Advisor will use excellent communication skills...

  • Health And Safety Advisor

    3 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Bryan & Armstrong Full time

    Health and Safety Advisor | Reading with travel | £45-50K + car allowanceGreat opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a business specialising in the planning, development, and operation of solar projects. You will be responsible for providing Health & Safety project support across all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)...

  • Strategic Account Technology Strategist

    1 month ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Microsoft Full time

    As the Strategic Account Technology Strategist, you will provide technology guidance to clients and orchestrate the interaction between clients and Microsoft resources to drive new opportunities, demand generation, digital transformation, and the mapping of industry/business scenarios to Microsoft solutions. You will act as the Technology Mentor for the...

  • Domain Architect, Finance

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    Job Description Business Context Our Architectural teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Architects in the industry, you’ll bring your ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team. As a Domain...

  • Health Safety

    3 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Bryan & Armstrong Full time

    Health and Safety Advisor | Reading with travel | £45-50K + car allowance Great opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a business specialising in the planning, development, and operation of solar projects. You will be responsible for providing Health & Safety project support across all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)...

  • HR Advisor

    1 month ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Human Recruitment Group Ltd Full time

    HR Advisor - £32,000 - £38,000 Reading - onsite 5 days p/w - 12 month FTC - (Maternity cover) Human Recruitment group is working with our client in Reading to source an HR Advisor for a long term fixed term contract to cover maternity. Key Responsibilities: Working with the Director of HR and Compliance to ensure the effective delivery of HR Services to...