Procurement Manager
1 month ago
Procurement Manager & Senior Procurement Buyer
- Location: Swindon
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days on-site)
- Salary: £40-45K
Join a well-established organisation in the retail industry. There are two vacancies: a Procurement Manager and Senior Procurement Buyer. These roles are ideal for those who thrives in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high standards through effective procurement strategies.
Procurement Manager
- Location: Swindon
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days on-site)
- Salary: £45K + Car Allowance + Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Rationalise and develop the supplier base, incorporating UK, European, and international sourcing strategies.
- Manage categories both tactically and strategically to optimise total value.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure procurement goals and targets are understood and achieved.
- Handle the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP), including stakeholder business requirements and relevant measurement criteria (KPIs and SLAs).
- Lead contract negotiations and manage relationships with suppliers during the contracting process.
- Support continuous improvement processes within the team and with stakeholders.
- Manage small to medium-sized projects and assist in negotiations for large and complex contracts.
- Participate in the regular contract review and renewal process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience with similar responsibilities.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to establish and influence strong working relationships at all levels.
- Experience in indirect category management for both Goods and Services.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Contract law and contract drafting experience preferred.
- CIPS qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
Senior Procurement Buyer
- Location: Swindon
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days on-site)
- Salary: £40K + Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Rationalise and develop the supplier base, incorporating UK, European, and International sourcing strategies.
- Plan and organise categories both tactically and strategically to optimise total value.
- Manage the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP) and support regular contract review processes.
- Lead small projects and contract negotiations/renewals.
- Support tender and negotiations for medium and large contracts.
- Deliver cost reduction, risk mitigation, and control of annual category spend across WHSmith.
- Provide commercial, contractual, and negotiation support to stakeholders throughout the business.
- Manage contractual relationships with suppliers during the contracting process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role with similar responsibilities.
- Preferable experience in indirect category management.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to prioritise and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in analysis with a high level of attention to detail.
- Skilled in commercial contract negotiation and contract law.
- Excellent influencing skills at all levels, capable of establishing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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