Job Description

Procurement Manager
City of London Permanent
PCD300070

This position is within a medium-sized organisation operating in the business services sector. the organisation is known for its commitment to excellence and fostering a structured yet supportive environment for its employees.
· Active role in creating and delivering strategy that allows the organisation to achieve business and sustainability targets with supply and distribution partners.
· Accountable for the Procurement and Supply Chain of selected categories (experience and development dependant) across the UK & International markets through creation and timely implementation of Category Strategies.
· Categories may include brand defining core such as Proteins and Rice as well as supporting the PST team with additional category and distribution management.
· You will report to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and as a key member of the team you will strive to deliver the business's growth strategy and the goals in support of the development of best-in-class performance and facilities.
· You will achieve continuous improvement and competitive advantage across all supply partners.
· Engagement with International Partners and Supply Chain leads to focus on Global, Regional and Local products creating value in everything you through leveraging cost improvement and efficiency savings.
· You will continually investigate and recommend new and comparable materials, techniques, etc.
· Keeping abreast of market trends and commodity information is an essential part of this role.
· You will work and liaise closely with key stakeholders to prioritise needs and ensure full operational understanding.
· You will drive cross brand opportunities and share best practice across the entire business.

What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Additional bonus and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in London within a supportive and structured environment.
Permanent, full-time position offering career growth opportunities.
Chance to make a significant impact on procurement and supply chain processes.
If you are a skilled Procurement Manager looking to advance your career in the business services industry in London, we encourage you to apply today.
 

A successful Procurement Manager should have:
· Ability to demonstrate a broad experience of product types and processes is essential.
· External Procurement skills such as CIPS advantageous but not essential.
· Relevant commercial experience in procurement position preferably £100m+ in size (total business turnover).
· Able to draw on previous relevant experience of successfully managing and negotiating with supply partners in the UK and Internationally.
· Continually demonstrating strong negotiating performance and cross functional problem solving.
· Ability to understand and appreciate technical issues associated your categories to always ensure adherence and commercialise them.
· You'll respond quickly to maintain supply for multi-outlet store system subject to substantial trade fluctuations and logistical bottlenecks.
· Deliver timely and relevant communication with the ability to liaise with other departments, supply partners and franchisees.
· Ability to work in a team environment to achieve service, revenue, profit and growth targets.
· Enjoy working as part of a team, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
· Always be pragmatic, thoughtful and customer driven.