Procurement Excellence Lead

3 weeks ago


Chiswick, Greater London, United Kingdom iO Associates Full time

iO Associates is a strategic partner to a leading Global Food Manufacturing company. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Excellence Lead to join their team in Chiswick Park, London.

About the Role

This is a global company with a rich history and a strong commitment to people development. As a Procurement Excellence Lead, you will be responsible for driving the Packaging Category (approximate spend of £70 million) in alignment with the Global Packaging Procurement team. You will report directly to the UKI Procurement Lead.

The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement with success in running a category at regional or global level in a worldwide organisation. Key skills include advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, ability to work hands-on operationally as well as building a long-term strategic vision, and availability to work in Chiswick 3 days a week and travel on request to factories and suppliers.

We offer a competitive salary of approximately £90,000 per annum, plus bonus (up to 15%) and car allowance (£7,000). In addition, we provide private medical insurance, stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance cover, 25 days + bank holidays, holiday enhancement scheme, 1 volunteering day per year, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, discount and cashback scheme, and access to great training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Policy and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal partners to understand their procurement needs and expectations in the delivery of change projects.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and report on procurement performance and implement improvements as necessary.
  • Risk Management: Identify and manage procurement risks to protect the organisation's interests through supplier financial evaluation tools.
  • Sourcing Guideline Ownership: Own the sourcing guidelines of the organisation, ensuring all procurement activities align with these guidelines.
  • Operational Procurement: Manage all operational procurement processes, including supplier relationships, contract management, and invoice processing.
  • Productivity Governance: Manage productivity governance, set efficiency goals, supervise performance, and implement strategies to improve efficiency.
  • Custodian of Procurement Tools and Systems: Oversee all regional procurement-related tools and systems, ensuring effective use and data compliance.
  • Sustainability: Act as a single point of contact for information regarding sustainable procurement.
  • Transformation: Lead regional procurement transformation projects.


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