Procurement Manager

SF Recruitment are working with a leading global logistics business based in Warwickshire to recruit various Procurement Manager positions, across different categories including projects, professional services , hard fm  , automation and capex. Hybrid, flexible working policy.  Part of a large procurement team with lots of development & progression opportunities

To support the Head Of Procurement in delivering a timely and cost-effective procurement strategy and expertise to stakeholders across the business portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies for indirect services and goods delivering VFM and cost reduction across multiple categories, sectors and clients.
• Ensure suitable ongoing contractual coverage for key services and goods eliminating risk of supply.
• Lead where required strategic sourcing activities for UL and clients.
• Review and negotiate Contract terms. Manage approval through to signature.
• Manage key supplier relationships for long-term strategic partnering and benefit opportunities.
• Support internal stakeholders with key supplier performance reviews to help build business capability.
• Support commercial account teams through engagement and presentations to clients when required.
• Implement procurement policies, processes and procedures to help protect and advance the business.
• Provide an expert point of contact for internal stakeholders at all levels up to Board.
• Manage change by effective procurement leadership.
• Deputise for Head of Procurement when required.

Skillset Requirements:

• Previous experience of multiple category sourcing, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal and commercial risk.
• Track record of delivering significant savings and innovative sourcing solutions.
• Collaborative, personable, a strong communicator, able to influence at a senior management level.
• Strong planning, organising and time management skills – able to balance priorities, work to deadlines, and under pressure.
• Customer focus – taking accountability for proactively resolving issues.