Procurement Strategist

4 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom https:jobs-redefined.cositemap Full time
Procurement Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in Leeds City Centre office. The successful candidate will lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of all goods and services required by the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for categories to deliver value, cost benefits, and improved service levels.
  • Integrate sustainability principles into procurement practices by selecting environmentally and socially responsible suppliers and products.
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring contracts and agreements meet the company's standards for quality, reliability, cost, and sustainability.
  • Oversee the procure-to-pay process, ensuring it operates efficiently from purchase order creation through to payment, with a focus on compliance, timeliness, and accuracy.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply of goods and services, ensuring business continuity.
  • Collaborate with internal and wider group stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure favorable terms, adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance with legal, financial, and sustainability requirements.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about market trends, supplier developments, and emerging risks and opportunities.
  • Continuously improve procurement and procure-to-pay processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
  • Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities, including savings achieved, supplier performance, compliance, and sustainability metrics.
Requirements:
  • Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CIPS, APICS).
  • Several years of experience in procurement, particularly in a managerial role focusing on category management.
  • Proven track record of delivering cost benefits, driving sustainability initiatives, and improving procure-to-pay processes in a complex, multi-category environment.
  • Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, sustainability initiatives, and risk management.
  • Strategic thinking: ability to develop and implement long-term procurement strategies that align with business goals, including sustainability objectives.
  • Sustainability focus: strong understanding of sustainability principles and the ability to integrate these into procurement decisions.
  • Procure-to-pay expertise: proficiency in managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Project management: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
  • Technology savvy: familiarity with procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

This role may require occasional travel to meet with suppliers, stakeholders, or attend industry events. The position is a mix of office-based and hybrid working arrangements depending on the company's policy.

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