Group Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is looking for a Group Procurement Manager to shape procurement strategy and drive efficiency across its UK branches. This role offers the opportunity to lead a key function, manage significant expenditure, and implement best practices in a dynamic, growing business environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple procurement categories across units.
• Track record of driving supplier rationalisation and cost efficiencies.
• Clear vision of effective procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead OPEX procurement activities across UK branches.
• Manage up to £80m spend while optimising contracts.
• Drive supplier rationalisation and implement procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier rationalisation

Cost efficiencies

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement best practices

Fast-paced environment

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

P2P systems

ERP systems

Job description

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Are you a driven aspirational Senior Category Manager or experienced Category Manager, looking to advance your career in a role that matches your ambition and drive for success?

Are you looking to shape and implement strategy in a growing, multinational business?

An industry leader is seeking a Group Procurement Manager to drive procurement efficiency, supplier rationalisation, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-unit, multinational organisation.

The Role

As Group Procurement Manager, you will:

Lead procurement mainly OPEX procurement activities across the UK branches.

Manage up to £80m spend while optimising contracts and increasing procurement value perception.

Drive supplier rationalisation and implement new procurement processes.

Work closely with senior stakeholders to embed procurement best practices in a dynamic, fast scaling environment.

Build the procurement function throughout the group.

Be a key part of building the procurement function from the ground up.

Implement procurement systems and processes in a multi-site, multinational business.

Gain stakeholder buy in, establish procurement as a key value driver across the organisation.

Career growth, continued expansion, this role offers clear progression opportunities as the department scales.

Who We're Looking For

Experience managing multiple procurement categories, multiple indirect categories is essential.

Track record of supplier rationalisation and driving cost efficiencies.

Ability to work in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Familiarity with P2P, ERP systems is advantageous.

A clear vision of what "good" procurement looks like.

Experience in a multi business unit environment is advantageous.

CIPS qualification is beneficial but not essential.

If this role has your interest, we would love to discuss further and look forward to your CV / Application.