Procurement & Supplier Excellence Manager

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

The Business:

Market leading retailer with an award winning Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support on the growth of a Procurement Centre of Excellence: Lead in the fostering of a procurement engine room, moving forward the agenda around procurement process & technology, as well as future themes around resilience and sustainability
  • Develop and Implement Procurement Systems: Design, implement, and manage advanced procurement systems to streamline procurement operations.
  • Enhance Procurement Performance: Monitor and analyse procurement performance metrics, providing actionable insights from internal data systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure efficiency.
  • Support Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with business goals.
  • Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with contractual terms.
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement operations, driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.

Key Skills Required:

  • Expertise in Procurement Systems: In-depth knowledge of procurement systems and software, such as SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, or similar platforms.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to analyse procurement data and performance metrics, demonstrating technical competence in data analysis tools like Excel and MicroStrategy.
  • Strategic Thinking: Proven experience in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with organisational objectives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Excellent skills in managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance evaluation, and compliance monitoring.
  • Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements within procurement operations.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture
Desired Skills and Experience

The Business:
Market leading retailer with an award winning Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support on the growth of a Procurement Centre of Excellence: Lead in the fostering of a procurement engine room, moving forward the agenda around procurement process & technology, as well as future themes around resilience and sustainability
* Develop and Implement Procurement Systems: Design, implement, and manage advanced procurement systems to streamline procurement operations.
* Enhance Procurement Performance: Monitor and analyse procurement performance metrics, providing actionable insights from internal data systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure efficiency.
* Support Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with business goals.
* Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with contractual terms.
* Continuous Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement operations, driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.

Key Skills Required:
* Expertise in Procurement Systems: In-depth knowledge of procurement systems and software, such as SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, or similar platforms.
* Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to analyse procurement data and performance metrics, demonstrating technical competence in data analysis tools like Excel and MicroStrategy.
* Strategic Thinking: Proven experience in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with organisational objectives.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Excellent skills in managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance evaluation, and compliance monitoring.
* Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements within procurement operations.

What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on innovative projects
* Flexible working hours and remote work options
* Professional development and growth opportunities
* Supportive and inclusive company culture

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