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Form of workGleeson Logistics are exclusively partnering with a Nationally renowned student accommodation provider in their search for a Senior Procurement Manager.
The Senior Procurement Manager is the champion of the supply chain, and it starts and ends with their ability to deliver the best possible commercial terms for the business. Responsible for ensuring the infrastructure, assets and operations of the organisation have the right equipment, services and support - everything they need, when they need it, where they need it: whilst forever driving continued value from the supply chain.
Developing and gatekeeping a sound purchasing strategy, the Senior Procurement Manager will ensure the organisation and its' Team Members adhere to our practices. Building excellent relationships with an expertly procured supplier network, they will deliver value to all end users, not just in terms of cost but also in terms of service and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and manage a well-balanced and cost-effective Preferred Supplier List that delivers great value for all stakeholders.
- A Business Continuity Plan for the Procurement function to ensure that the Company would not suffer material and adverse consequences in the event of a failure of a key supplier.
- Onboarding of all suppliers, carrying out appropriate due diligence and ensuring they have the correct insurances, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other statutory documentation in place.
- Negotiation of all contracts so that the company is on the most preferable rates available at all times.
- Analysis of current usage of all goods and services across the business and deliver improvements through new relationships and or contracts.
- Reporting to demonstrate the cost efficiencies delivered through a well-managed supply chain.
- Maintenance, review and development of the procurement controls environment including responsibility for maintaining and updating all procurement policies and procedures for the group.
- Development of the function to incorporate new acquisitions and organic growth.
- Ad-hoc projects as required.
About You:
- Excellent contract negotiation skills.
- Highly commercial.
- Great at building relationships with everyone, whatever their role.
- You are an excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Able to create easily interpretable reports.
- You are highly organised, self-motivated, and strive for continuous improvement in everything you do.
- Highly analytical.
- Preferably worked in a multi-site residential property business.
- Preferably strong demonstrable experience of procuring hard and soft facilities management.
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