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TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited is seeking a procurement professional to deliver a diverse range of categories within the beverage sector for brewing clients. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage tenders, and optimize supplier contracts to meet quality, service and cost targets.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, CIPS qualification (or working towards it), and strong stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Substantial prior experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• CIPS qualification or working towards certification.
• Strategic sourcing and tender management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories and guide stakeholders through tender processes.
• Identify and address supply and commercial risks during strategy implementation and tender execution.
• Optimise project deliverables across quality, service, cost and innovation objectives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for projects and lead supplier negotiations to reduce costs.
• Implement supplier rebates effectively and cultivate relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
• Record client cost savings and reductions using ERP systems and present to clients.
• Provide regular category updates to clients.
• Identify supplier development opportunities that add value and support contract delivery.
• Pursue additional opportunities and maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Establish strong external client relationships to understand and meet customer needs.
• Contribute to development of key processes within the department.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Tender management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership / project leadership

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Willingness to travel

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a vital member of our purchasing team, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of categories, aligning with our contracted pricing strategy, ensuring optimal product availability while upholding the required quality standards. Your primary responsibility is to complete day-to-day purchasing activities promptly and in accordance with both business and client expectations. Working within the beverage sector on behalf of our brewing clients.

• Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan, ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories, guiding key stakeholders through tender processes.
• Identify and proactively address supply and commercial risks during strategy implementation and tender execution.
• Optimise project deliverables in alignment with quality, service, cost, and innovation objectives.
• Negotiate key commercial data and supplier agreements for specific projects.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations to reduce costs.
• Implement supplier rebates effectively.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
• Record client cost savings and cost reduction using ERP systems and presenting to clients.
• Provide regular category updates to clients.
• Identify and implement supplier development opportunities that add value and support contract delivery.
• Recognize and pursue additional opportunities, actively fostering mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Establish strong and effective external client relationships to understand and meet customer needs.
• Contribute to the development of key processes within the department.

• Substantial prior experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• CIPS qualified or working towards certification.
• Strategic sourcing expertise, including the development of category and sourcing strategies involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to independently lead project teams and work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
• Effective presentation skills up to senior leadership team level.
• Professional and ethical approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills across various media.
• Proven track record in managing direct relationships with major suppliers.
• Strong grasp of commercial purchasing opportunities and contract negotiation and management skills.
• Proven and experienced negotiator.
• Possession of a full driving license and willingness to travel.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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