Procurement Strategy Lead

1 day ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

The estimated salary for this role is £70,000 - £90,000 per annum.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join CV-Library as a Procurement Strategy Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering the strategic procurement of Direct and Indirect goods & services at the optimal cost given the quality and service required.

You will lead category management activities across a portfolio of projects to deliver cost and quality improvements and contribute to the development of Direct and Indirect Category Strategies, from market analysis to tender processes, policy framework to people management.

Main Responsibilities
  • Drive Cost Reduction: Drive material cost reduction improvements in line with company objectives, including the effective and proactive management of associated projects.
  • Develop Category Strategies: Develop and implement clear category management strategies where appropriate, ensuring sourcing strategy identifies and considers the risks relevant to the category and reduce business exposure for Indirect and Direct spend with a view to achieving savings targets, improving quality and service levels and achieving all other business objectives.
  • Lead Tendering Activities: Lead and execute tendering activities, negotiating terms of trade that are structured, mutually beneficial and sustainable with suppliers, contracting and contract management activities and the management of ongoing supplier relationships at a Company level to support commercial and business objectives.
  • Project Manage Delivery: Project manage the delivery of plans and initiatives including performing cost/benefit analysis for changes and ensure plans are in line with business objectives.
  • Be the Category Expert: Be the category expert and first point of contact for responsible spend areas, working closely with senior business stakeholders, to fully understand the business needs and ensure adherence to procedures that guide and direct contract compliance and performance as well as mitigating legal and business risks.


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