Strategic Procurement Specialist

6 days ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Zero Surplus - Targeted Sales Recruitment Full time

We are partnering with a leading pet business in the UK to find a seasoned Procurement Manager who can drive strategic value and excellence across their procurement operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Procurement or Senior Buyer professional to take on a key role within a fast-paced, globally recognized organization that has experienced significant growth over the past 5 years.

As a Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the organization's procurement strategy for direct and indirect spends. You will lead a team of buyers and executives to ensure optimal value for money while maintaining high levels of service and quality.

Your management experience will enable you to motivate and guide your team, including conducting regular performance reviews, career development discussions, and goal setting.

You will be responsible for sourcing and managing all aspects of spend throughout the business, both direct and indirect. This will involve overseeing the end-to-end tender process for procurement, from initial evaluation to proposals, approval, and contracts.

To mitigate risk in the supply chain, you will develop alternative source options for all products and services while maintaining quality standards.

Key suppliers will require effective commercial relationship management, including monthly updates, KPI reporting, and supplier performance monitoring.

This hybrid role involves working two days a week in our office near Dunstable, with a competitive benefits package including private healthcare, 26 days' holiday, enhanced parental leave, and company-funded summer and winter social events.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-loved and globally recognized FMCG brand, offering flexible working arrangements and a clear career progression path.

At Zero Surplus - Targeted Sales Recruitment, we specialize in finding top talent for B2B and B2C businesses across Cambridgeshire and the East of England.

Please provide information about your current location or preferred locations, along with your required salary and notice period. Upload your Microsoft Word CV (excluding text boxes or images) where possible.



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