Procurement Excellence Lead

20 hours ago


Market Drayton, Shropshire, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time
Procurement Excellence Lead

Join a leading food manufacturing firm in the UK as a Procurement Excellence Lead, driving process improvement and digital transformation across Indirect & IT categories.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve procurement effectiveness.
  • Partner with the Group Procurement Director to implement a new Indirect procurement structure, focused on driving process efficiency, automation, and category management excellence.
  • Act as the procurement subject matter expert, advancing category and supplier management frameworks. Support the team in building capabilities, designing optimised processes, and setting measurable performance targets.
  • Spearhead the full adoption and utilisation of the SAP Ariba platform and other procurement technologies to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and increase value through automation.
  • Develop and refine procurement standards, policies, and procedures to drive functional efficiency and consistency across the S2P cycle.
  • Champion sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while supporting the company's Scope 3 carbon reduction targets through procurement practices.
Requirements:
  • Proven track record of S2P or P2P process improvement and optimisation in a fast-paced, complex environment, ideally within the FMCG/Food industry.
  • Senior-level procurement experience with expertise in Indirect category management, supplier relationship management, and a strong passion for process automation and digital transformation.
  • Deep understanding of procurement technologies such as SAP Ariba, and experience driving automation and e-procurement initiatives.

This role offers a highly competitive salary of £70,000-£85,000 with an attractive bonus and benefits package. Based in the Midlands, with flexible working arrangements, this role offers the opportunity for occasional international travel to the company's offices in Germany.



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