Procurement Strategy Specialist

18 hours ago


Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

Company Overview

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  • DS Smith is a leading global packaging company, committed to sustainability and innovation.
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About the Role

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We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Strategy Specialist to join our team in the UK. This role will play a critical part in shaping and aligning procurement strategies to support business goals, including growth, innovation, and ESG (inc Scope 3) and manufacturing excellence.

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Job Description

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The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with stakeholders to ensure the function competitively sources quality products and supplier services while maintaining and building strong relationships with strategic suppliers in line with group Innovation, ESG and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion goals.

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Responsibilities include:

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  1. Shaping and aligning the Procurement strategy to support the achievement of business goals.
  2. Partnering with stakeholders to ensure competitive sourcing of quality products and supplier services.
  3. Developing and implementing 1-3 year regional procurement strategies.
  4. Implementing and managing complex procurement sourcing and contracting negotiations.
  5. Interacting with general management at a senior level.
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Benefits

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  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Income protection.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Shopping discounts.
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Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

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Location: Remote role with occasional travel.



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