Head of Logistics Procurement

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time
Job Title: Head of Group Logistics Procurement

The Head of Group Logistics Procurement role is a critical position within the E2E Supply Chain Transformation team, reporting to the Group Procurement Director. This role is responsible for c.£600m spend across Warehousing, transportation & ocean freight across the packaging, paper & recycling divisions across Europe & NAPP.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Shaping and aligning the Procurement strategy to support the achievement of business goals including growth, ESG (inc Scope 3) and manufacturing excellence
  • Partnering with stakeholders to ensure the function competitively sources quality products and supplier services whilst maintaining and building strong relationships with strategic suppliers in line with group Innovation, ESG and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals
  • Partnering differently across the value chain to create innovative business offerings that delight our customers and support business growth
Accountabilities:
  • Provide functional and business thought leadership to mature the Logistics Procurement capability alongside the Group Head of Logistics Operations
  • Develop and implement credible 1-3 year supplier category strategies, supported by execution roadmaps to deliver this strategy with short, medium and long term initiatives
  • Develop long-term, leading edge, integrated category strategies that drive holistic supplier performance
Requirements:
  • A strong knowledge and demonstrated experience of senior leadership roles in Logistics Procurement covering the following functional areas: Warehousing, Road Transportation (FTL & LTL), Multi-modal Protransportation, Logistics Planning and Execution, 3PL and Freight
  • Forwarder management, Pallet management & Logistics Sourcing and Procurement
  • Experience of leading transformational change in Supply Chain in a matrix environment
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
  • Deep knowledge and experience in logistics procurement: Minimum 10 years experience in Logistics Procurement management roles, including working in a business with mature E2E Supply Chain and Procurement capability
  • Experience in developing and successfully implementing 1-3 year regional and global procurement strategies
  • Extensive experience in implementing and managing a range of complex global and regional logistics procurement sourcing and contracting negotiations

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