Head of Procurement

Here at Microlise we have an exciting opportunity as a Head of Procurementfor you! Leading the Procurement function you will manage objectives and targets to develop the teams through ongoing performance measurement. Developing a Procurement strategy, you will also deliver on targets and savings set out in budgeted saving plans. Engaging with key suppliers and stakeholders you will optimise Procurement initiatives, delivering breakthrough performance on cost, service, and quality.

Have demonstrable experience within a similar role and want to join a growing market leader working with likeminded individuals? Make your next great career choice and get your application in now!

What you will be doing:

• Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy that aligns with the business strategy to deliver the targeted benefits and financial savings that meets the budgeted savings plans.
• Lead, manage and develop the Procurement function by setting objectives and targets and providing ongoing performance measurement.
• Drive operational improvements within the Procurement function to deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead and drive business wide best practice to Procurement processes and policies
• Define and manage key supplier relationships, across all spend categories, to deliver breakthrough performance on cost, service, and quality.
• Design and implement reporting mechanisms for cost savings performance, capturing budgeted, realised and project savings across the business and proactively measure supplier performance through financial and non-financial metrics
• Engage support and agreement from key stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of Procurement initiatives are optimised throughout the lifecycle of supplier relationships
• Lead, manage and drive improvements for all forecasting activities relating to inventory and other relevant procurement activities

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience within senior Procurement/Purchasing role, ideally MCIPS accredited
• Experience in managing both direct and indirect materials, goods, and services.
• Experience leading and developing a Procurement/Purchasing Team to success
• Commercially astute with demonstrable experience implementing a procurement strategy, that proactively drives business change and cost reduction
• Ability to negotiate third party contracts with significant variation in value and duration, ensuring best value and that terms and quality standards are monitored and met
• Evidenced experience of delivering tangible benefits with the supply chain
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, both internally and with key external stakeholders
• Procurement cost management and costs analysis skills
• High level of IT competence, specifically, ERP systems and MS Office packages, including Excel
• Experiencing working within the technology/electronics industry would be advantageous

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

• Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
• Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
• Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
• Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
• Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
• Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
• Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
• Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.