Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Pilgrim's Europe Full time
Job Purpose:

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to lead the management of purchasing across a range of categories within the Indirects area, including IT, Marketing, and Agriculture. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving efficiencies, ensuring best total cost of acquisition, and minimizing risk.

Duties / Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies: Collaborate with the Head of Indirect Procurement to develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Assist in the SRM of suppliers and manage contracts for smaller suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and value.
  • Supplier Assessment and Improvement: Develop and maintain a supplier assessment program, driving improvements in supplier performance and quality.
  • Contract Management: Develop and manage supplier contracts for major areas of spend, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Procurement Value Added: Increase procurement value added and influence in areas of spend under control, driving cost savings and process improvements.
  • Supply Chain Management: Manage contracted areas on Moy Supply, new suppliers, SRF, contracts, events, and tenders, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption.
  • Risk Management: Develop and implement Risk Management & Business Continuity Plans with key suppliers, ensuring business continuity and minimal risk.
  • Supplier Network Optimization: Look to reduce complexity of supplier network where practical, ensuring optimal performance and value.
  • Price Opportunities and Threats: Track, understand, and flag to internal customers price opportunities and threats, ensuring proactive management and mitigation.
  • Supplier Quality and Service: Drive to improve supplier quality and service, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Cost Savings and Benchmarking: Identify cost savings through spend analysis and benchmarking/tender processes, new technology, alternative suppliers, non-traditional sources, etc.
  • Business Requirements and Value-Adding Projects: Work within and lead cross-functional teams to understand and define business requirements and deliver value-adding projects.
  • Global Synergy Programs: Participate in global synergy programs in cross-functional teams, driving business value and improvement.
  • Delegation and Support: Deputize for manager when required, maintaining SAP contracts, sourcing, and pricing in conjunction with team support.
Essential Criteria:
  • Procurement Experience: At least 3 years' experience in a Procurement Department, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and process improvements.
  • Travel and Flexibility: Hold a driving license and be flexible to travel as required, with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs.
  • Sustainability: Interested in improving sustainability within the supply base, with a commitment to responsible and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Supplier Management: Recent experience in managing a range of suppliers and categories, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Cost Savings and Project Management: Proven cost savings across a range of categories, with strong project management and implementation skills.
  • Self-Motivation and Continuous Improvement: Self-motivated and driven to continuously improve, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
  • Supplier Benchmarking and Tender Process: Proficient in supplier benchmarking and tender process, with a strong understanding of procurement best practices.
  • IT Understanding: Strong IT understanding, with the ability to leverage technology to drive business value and improvement.


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    Procurement Manager - IT CategoryChartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to lead the IT category, driving strategic procurement processes and ensuring cost-efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Drive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end IT procurement processes, from needs assessment to contract negotiation,...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    Procurement Manager - IT CategoryChartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to lead the IT category, driving strategic procurement processes and ensuring cost-efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Drive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end IT procurement processes, from needs assessment to contract negotiation,...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    Job Title: IT Procurement ManagerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: BirminghamJob Description:Company Overview: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is a leading professional body for procurement and supply chain management. We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join our team and lead our IT procurement function.Job Summary:We...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    Job Title: IT Procurement ManagerJob Type: Full-timeLocation: BirminghamJob Description:Company Overview: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is a leading professional body for procurement and supply chain management. We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join our team and lead our IT procurement function.Job Summary:We...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for managing all areas of IT spend and leading key responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end IT...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for managing all areas of IT spend and leading key responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end IT...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for managing all areas of IT spend and leading key responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Drive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for managing all areas of IT spend and leading key responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Drive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    IT Procurement Manager OpportunityBirmingham-based public sector body seeks an experienced IT Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function.Key Responsibilities:Drive strategic procurement processes for IT spend, ensuring cost-efficiency and high-quality service delivery.Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, negotiating...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

    IT Procurement Manager OpportunityBirmingham-based public sector body seeks an experienced IT Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function.Key Responsibilities:Drive strategic procurement processes for IT spend, ensuring cost-efficiency and high-quality service delivery.Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, negotiating...

  • Procurement Manager

    4 hours ago


    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full time

    Job Title: Buying ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Buying Manager to join our team at We Manage Jobs (WMJobs). As a key member of our Commercial and Contracts Team, you will play a central role in leading and coordinating our Commercial and Procurement activities.Key Responsibilities:Identify and develop commercial investment...

  • Procurement Manager

    7 hours ago


    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full time

    Job Title: Buying ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Buying Manager to join our team at We Manage Jobs (WMJobs). As a key member of our Commercial and Contracts Team, you will play a central role in leading and coordinating our Commercial and Procurement activities.Key Responsibilities:Identify and develop commercial investment...

  • Procurement Manager

    7 days ago


    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    About Our ClientAs one of the UK's top ten universities, and one of the top 100 in the world - the only UK university of its generation to achieve such progress - it is our responsibility to bring together our unique strengths of academic excellence, industrial partnerships, creativity and enterprise to plan with confidence for a more impactful future.Key...

  • Procurement Manager

    7 days ago


    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    About Our ClientAs one of the UK's top ten universities, and one of the top 100 in the world - the only UK university of its generation to achieve such progress - it is our responsibility to bring together our unique strengths of academic excellence, industrial partnerships, creativity and enterprise to plan with confidence for a more impactful future.Key...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom National Grid plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join our team at National Grid plc. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in leading our strategic sourcing initiatives and driving value for our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Execute Strategic Sourcing Plans:...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom National Grid plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join our team at National Grid plc. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in leading our strategic sourcing initiatives and driving value for our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Execute Strategic Sourcing Plans:...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Limited Full time

    Job OverviewAre you ready to leverage your expertise in Procurement to enhance business performance? If you have a strong interest in the automotive sector and a desire to contribute to its cutting-edge advancements, we want to hear from you.We are looking for a Procurement Manager who will thrive in a collaborative environment, concentrating on Upstream...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Limited Full time

    Position OverviewAre you ready to leverage your expertise in Procurement to enhance business performance? We are looking for a dedicated Procurement Manager with a strong focus on the automotive sector, who is enthusiastic about leading innovative initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Drive strategic procurement processes to support business...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead a team of sourcing experts and drive the development and execution of category strategies across Corporate and Industrial services with a key focus on Capital Expenditure and Logistics.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team to develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that maximize value...


  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead a team of sourcing experts and drive the development and execution of category strategies across Corporate and Industrial services with a key focus on Capital Expenditure and Logistics.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team to develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that maximize value...