Strategic Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time
Strategic Senior Buyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Senior Buyer to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and improving procurement performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Commodity Strategy Development: Develop and maintain strategies for specific commodities, staying up-to-date on market developments and potential suppliers.
  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of buyers, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
  • Cost Analysis & Savings: Evaluate cost data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement initiatives to positively impact procurement performance.
  • Negotiations: Confidently negotiate total costs and contracts with current and potential suppliers, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the business.
  • Value for Money: Apply tools and techniques to close cost gaps while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Supplier Performance: Manage supplier performance and development activities, ensuring suppliers meet the required standards.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless communication and effective collaboration.
  • Quality Support: Support the quality department in achieving full Quality Approval, ensuring products meet the required standards.
  • Process Improvement: Strive for internal and supplier process improvement, focusing on business 'Best Practice' initiatives.
  • Risk Management: Identify supplier risks and develop robust mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts.
  • Supplier Relationships: Lead and promote strong supplier relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and mutual benefits.
  • Business Objectives: Play an instrumental role in achieving business objectives, meeting or exceeding defined goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Experience: Previous procurement experience in a strategic procurement function or the ability to take this step and deliver in this setting is essential.
  • Strategic Understanding: Knowledge of the strategic role of procurement and the ability to work at this level.
  • Expertise with Supplier Development and Evaluation: Proven expertise in supplier development and evaluation, with the ability to identify and develop strategic suppliers.
  • Proven People Management Expertise: Proven people management expertise, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a small team of buyers.
  • Skills: Effective time management, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Driving License: Must hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel as required.

Our client offers a hybrid working arrangement, early finish on Fridays, and comprehensive benefits alongside a highly competitive package.

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