Senior Procurement Officer

**ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER**

WAE Technologies Limited exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for **Senior Procurement Officer - Logistics** to join our Procurement team in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. The purpose of the role is to provide procurement leadership across the Global Logistics Category, developing a strategy that meets the growing requirements of the business.

**Job role**:

- Responsible for the on-time delivery of all logistics related procurement activities;
- Create and report againsta comprehensive Global Logistics and Warehousing Category Procurement Strategy, gaining consensus with internal and external stakeholders;
- Preparation and issue of tenders;
- Carry out commercial negotiations with suppliers for key contracts;
- Achieve cost reductions associated with the delivery of projects to meet financial goals and report versus target on a monthly basis;
- Supplier selection and nomination in conjunction with supplier quality assurance team;
- Working with ERP system to raise purchase orders and ensure on time delivery;
- Work closely with the Head of Logistics, reporting procurement status at business reviews and gateways to senior management;
- To lead a significant programme of work on behalf of the Procurement team, being responsible for all aspects of procurement performance;
- Implementation of NDA’s and T’s and C’s with supplier in conjunction with the WAE Legal Team;
- Responsible for resolving any invoice queries arising from PO’s;
- Creation and development of supplier performance to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and measures executed;
- Develop improvement plans with suppliers who fail to meet business requirements;
- Chair regular business and programme reviews with key suppliers ensuring strategic alignment is achieved;
- Follow the Purchasing Procedures of the company;
- Create, develop and continuously improve the business procurement processes and procedures within a multi programme environment;
- Take a leading role within the team to support the personal development of graduate/new starter staff;
- The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Company’s objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.

**You’ll have**:

- Extensive experience within the Logistics Procurement Category, including contracting with transport carriers, 3PLs, warehousing requirements, dangerous goods and related services;
- A proven track record in completing complex negotiations and developing contracts;
- Worked in a complex, environment with spend across different global locations;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure, in a controlled manner;
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- Strong data driven and visual reporting skills, ensuring quantified status and risk is communicated;
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
- Strong analytical skills allied with an ability and commitment to meet deadlines;
- Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within WAE to provide overall business improvement;
- Microsoft Excel and office skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation;
- Supplier visits are part of the role, so a clean driving license is essential.

**We’ll provide**:

- Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
- A supportive and empowering work environment

**Application deadline**:
**Location**:
We are based on the WAE technical campus in Grove, Oxfordshire, UK. 20 minutes’ drive South of Oxford, UK.

**Disclaimers and DEI**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location