Procurement Lead
3 weeks ago
Ref: JO-2402-111259 | £103589.10 - £120853.95 per annum + Car + Bonus + Benefits | Location:London, England | Added:15/02/24
**_ ** Please note this is a relocation opportunity to The Hague region in Holland, though we are targeting people in the UK & EU the role would require full relocation if not based in this area already. **_**
Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a global leading multimodal & logistics company. They provide robust solutions for B2B across road sea and rail across the continent. They employ over 600 globally to ensure a reliable service and efficient trade flow management around the world.
**Responsibilities of this **Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) **role**:
- Support the implementation of state-of-the-art methods, processes, and tools related to strategic procurement, including material group management, supplier management, framework agreements, and best-cost country sourcing.
- Take a personal lead in key negotiations, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the procurement process.
- Being at the forefront of the spend optimisation strategy and making savings across the group.
- Lead a team of circa 6 people within Road, Marine, Rail and Category etc.
- Lead and be management within a matrix structure with global points of contact.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement a robust category and supplier management structure.
- Develop and execute appropriate strategies, aligning with colleagues from production units and buying teams to drive spend optimization and create value for customers.
- Analyse procurement data to identify savings opportunities for each category/supplier and derive negotiation strategies.
**To be successful in this **Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -**
- You must have a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in a roles such as Head of Senior Procurement, Procurement Lead, or Senior Category Manager.
- This is a large global player in the market with spend reaching 500,000 million Euros, so would be looking for someone in a similar size organisation.
- Working in a Logistics and Supply Chain is highly desirable, but other blue chip FMCG and consumer brands would be highly considered.
- Ideally you have worked within a business with a lead office or large Hub in Europe.
- Needs to still be hands on, flexible in approach, good internal stakeholder experience (they work in a matrix model) and able to work with different cultures, team and people to gain results.
- Happy to look at someone ambitious looking for their next step to a Head of position.
- Exhibit excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills, along with a persuasive personality capable of gaining support at all organisational levels.
- Demonstrate a robust understanding of procurement processes, tools, procedures, and best practices, coupled with a hands-on approach.
- Excel in managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Is happy and flexible to travel as there is weekly travel within Europe
- Bring hands-on negotiation experience to the table
**Benefits for this **Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -**
- 15% bonus
- Holiday days
- Company car
- Other benefits and discounts expected in a blue-chip organisation.
- Some relocation assistance can be provided but is reviewed on a case by case basis.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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