Procurement Manager

Company:  Project People
Location: Theale
Closing Date: 30/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Procurement Manager

Permanent Position

Theale (Hybrid)

This is a great opportunity to work as Procurement Manager, for high profile, well-loved brand within Telecom sector. As a Procurement Manager you will take Ownership of a range of sub-categories within Client's key delivery offer including Acquisition, Design, Engineering and Construction, along with the associated company spend and relevant supplier base.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers
  • Lead the business in agreeing and delivering clear and compelling sub-category strategies which fully support the company's strategic objectives (as cascaded each year). Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, sources of supply etc. to deliver value improvements.
  • Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value-for-money on targeted spend.
  • Lead sourcing activities and the management of complex projects and facilitate cross-functional group planning and action.
  • Lead supplier event days and other internal/external communication forums aimed at developing and engaging with the supply base to improve performance.
  • Ensure that Suppliers have necessary capability and capacity to support the Business's requirements, following the corporate supplier evaluation and On-Boarding process.
  • Reporting on cost reduction, removal and avoidance as required.
  • Working with key internal functions, ensure that robust contingencies are in place for critical items (alternate supplier sources, business continuity plans etc).
  • Support the business functions when inbound Supply problems occur by escalating issues with suppliers' management and agreeing mitigating actions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal & external key stakeholders to ensure Procurement governance and facilitate post-award relationship management, and maintain effective cross functional relationships.

Required skills:

  • Experience delivering change and improvement across partnerships and organisational boundaries.
  • Ability to design, develop and manage Category sourcing strategies. Design, develop and manage operational models, processes and governance structures.
  • Planning, prioritising and delivering improvements to achieve objectives within timescales.
  • Develop and managing, Stakeholder relationships.
  • Looking for 7+ years in a relevant Procurement or Supply Chain
  • Hands-on category management, negotiating and presentation skills.
  • RFP/Sourcing Event management.
  • Complex problem solver and guide/influencer to others in the resolution of complex issues.

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