Procurement Director

2 days ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom MRK Associates Full time

Job Title: Head of Procurement

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to join our team at MRK Associates. As a key member of our Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for delivering the Procurement vision and strategy to support and enable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the transformation plan to improve the Procurement function
* Maintain an engaging approach from the Procurement function to the business
* Adhere to the Procurement policy and procedure across the business
* Work in partnership with operational budget holders and manage Procurement and contracting activity, utilising the Procurement system
* Maintain and manage the contract database, e-Sourcing tool and protocol for ongoing supplier management, including the creation, rationalisation and management of "preferred suppliers"
* Work with the business and negotiate contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money is optimised across all categories of expenditure (Opex and Capex)
* Work with the business managers to develop KPI's, support the business managers in its endeavors to monitor suppliers performance in line with the specific KPIs, contractual obligations and service level agreements
* Report and monitor supplier performance
* Process Hi Value Tenders through the electronic tendering (In-tend/Jaggaer) portal

Requirements:

* CIPS qualified Head of Procurement with experience of leading teams and functions
* Previous experience of working with FTS and understanding the FTS process on Public Sector procurement contracts
* Strong track record of achieving significant cost savings in a comparable business
* Negotiation skills with suppliers

What We Offer:

* Opportunity to work in a newly designed position in a growing, well-recognised business
* Chance to make a real difference as the function evolves

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website.

Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates.

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