Transport Procurement Leader

4 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom Strive Supply Chain Full time

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in **Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations**.

**Transport Procurement Leader (12-month Interim FTC)**

**Flexi-Location - between Lins & Essex. Hybrid is a possible option.**

**c£55k basic + Excellent Bens package.**

Our client, one of the worlds best loved brands are looking for a Transport procurement expert to lead the Tender Management process. The current transport structure has a handful of key suppliers who cover parcel, pallet and full load movements across theUK and Europe. This position will take a leadership role in the review of Transport and associated third parties across all distribution sites.

**Operational overview**:
The logistics function is responsible for the management of stock, availability, location, accuracy, reporting and all that is required to optimise the service and efficiency of the Warehouse Operation, in particular the general workflows that are requiredon a day to day, week to week basis. The role works closely with Inventory and Production teams across the broader organisation.

**Role summary**:
This is a stand-alone role where you will work closely in partnership with the senior operational & procurement teams.

Review the current transport structure & deep dive into the analytics / metrics of service delivery vs cost.

Work closely with the operational team to assess service levels / performance/issues etc.

Benchmark pricing structures / current market rate vs service delivery options.

Create and manage tender program across all relevant customers, both UK and Europe.

Implement a partnership approach with key suppliers.

Provide leadership and support to the solution design phase of all active tenders.

Work with key stakeholders to develop the category management process for applicable areas of spend, including categorisation, data analysis, creation of strategy and realisation of savings and efficiencies year on year.

Network within the business to identify opportunities where the tender program can deliver value and savings.

Lead the solution design process to maximise outcomes in terms of savings, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Own the analytical overview of supply activity and review opportunity for improvement.

Own the operational relationship with carriers.

Define and conduct the tender process for all applicable mode and carrier types.

Lead the presentation of proposed tender outcome and implementation.

Ensure all carrier management procurement processes are adhered to by all members of the carrier management team.

Minimise commercial risk by ensuring contractual agreements are in place with key suppliers.

Undertake price negotiations with suppliers as needed and serve as the company representative to prospective suppliers.

Evaluate supplier performance through monthly scorecards.

Work with the carrier management and service delivery team to ensure that they can effectively monitor compliance to these agreements.

Work as part of the Operations leadership team to drive best practice, optimisation and planning to reduce risk and sustain/improve service across the Warehouse and wider Distribution teams.

Experience in tender management and strong negotiating skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with others.

Good organisational skills and able to work to demanding deadlines.

Knowledge of Laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements governing the movement of goods and services from the UK to Ireland and Europe.

Superior analytical skills for the preparation and validation of day to day workflows.



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