Strategic Procurement Leader

2 weeks ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Finning Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Leader to join our team at Finning. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving our strategic objectives and delivering business value through effective procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans that align with our business objectives and drive cost savings, process improvements, and standardization.
  • Oversee and drive procurement and vendor management's strategic objectives at the local level, ensuring compliance with negotiated contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain close alignment with Global Procurement to deliver corporate objectives within Regional operational requirements and strategies.
  • Partner and liaise with internal business partners to ensure early involvement and optimal use of procurement and supplier tools, processes, and systems.
  • Mentor and support project management concepts in the planning and execution of procurement projects.
  • Provide direction and clearly communicate targets to teams, measuring performance against agreed targets.
  • Identify training and development opportunities to increase skills and improve performance, developing the capability and skill set of the Procurement Team.
  • Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and embed a robust and sustainable supplier management process and culture within the business.

What You'll Need

  • Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain management and strategic procurement.
  • Knowledge of commercial/contractual practices.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic procurement plans.
  • Strong leadership experience in managing functional activities and tasks through direct reports, managerial planning, and integrating support activities.
  • Significant working experience in supply chain planning and procurement.
  • Extensive experience leading/managing/supervising direct reports.
  • Experience within a large organization with a proven track record of influencing authority at all levels and implementing supply chain strategies.
  • Full CIPS Membership (desirable).
  • Previous experience of leading in a global organization (desirable).

About Finning

We prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. We are committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities.



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