Procurement Team Lead

1 month ago


Market Drayton, Shropshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time
Procurement Excellence Lead - Indirect & Group Categories

Join a leading food manufacturing firm in the Midlands, UK, as a Procurement Excellence Lead for Indirect & Group Categories. This is a pivotal role in shaping procurement policies, steering category management, building and maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring sustainability compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Group Procurement Director to implement a new Indirect procurement structure, enhancing efficiency.
  • Category & Supplier Management: Act as the subject matter expert, accelerating the adoption of category and supplier management practices. Support the team in building capabilities, designing processes, and setting performance targets to ensure consistent progress.
  • Standardisation & Process Optimisation: Develop and refine procurement standards and procedures to drive functional efficiency. Ensure full utilisation of the SAP Ariba platform to maximize value.
  • Collaboration & Influence: Serve as the key liaison with Group Shared Services, Procurement Governance & Compliance, and Accounts Payable, monitoring and enhancing process effectiveness.
Requirements:
  • Senior-level procurement experience within a fast-paced, complex organisation required, ideally with experience in FMCG/ Food industry.
  • Recognised procurement expert with deep knowledge in indirect category management, supplier management, and passion and understanding for sustainability legislation.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organisation.
What We Offer:
  • Above market salary of £70,000-£80,000 and generous bonus and package.
  • Opportunity for occasional international travel to the offices in Germany.
  • Flexible working, based in the modern Midlands office.


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