Head of Procurement

Recruit4Talent; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Augean Limited, un leader du secteur en gestion de déchets, recherche un Head of Procurement pour rationaliser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en gestion commerciale et d'excellentes compétences en négociation, avec un accent sur l'amélioration continue et la gestion des relations avec les fournisseurs.

Benefits

Développement personnel continu

Environnement de travail soutenant la durabilité

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 années d'expérience pertinente.
• Expérience en gestion de contrats commerciaux.
• Compétences en gestion du changement et amélioration des processus.

Responsibilities

• Consolider la chaîne d'approvisionnement actuelle en menant des programmes d'appel d'offres.
• Évaluer et optimiser les performances des fournisseurs.
• Établir des politiques et des procédures efficaces pour le fonctionnement d'approvisionnement.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Gestion de risque

Gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement

Education

Diplôme de premier cycle et qualification MCIPS

Job description

Head of Procurement Wetherby, Yorkshire To £85,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits package CompanyAugean Limited is a UK specialist in managing hard to handle wastes across its UK treatment and disposal infrastructure, focussing on delivering the best environmental outcomes. Augean is a market leader serving the renewable energy, construction, nuclear and radioactive, processing and manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial cleaning sectors. Their ISO accredited facilities service the length and breadth of the UK and manage up to one million tonnes of hard to handle waste annually, with the ability to accept a wide variety of contaminants. Supporting their strategic development plans an exciting new green field opportunity has emerged for an up-and-coming Procurement Manager to provide expertise and implement best practice.RoleReporting to the CFO and working closely with Operations and Supply Chain, your key objective will be to rationalise and consolidate their current supply chain, utilising your enviable track record of success across Procurement. We are searching for a robust, self-responsible, driven and hands-on Procurement Manager who brings strong process, planning and relationship management expertise with stakeholders including suppliers and customers. Your key objective will be to implement rigour and deliver an effective procurement process and function whilst providing governance, advice, guidance and training to colleagues engaging in all procurement activities and ensure that suppliers are meeting expectations and compliance obligations. You will be responsible for delivering a competitive commercial framework for the operation and maintenance of the Company’s treatment and disposal assets. Establishing robust mechanisms for the control and management of all their commercial supply contracts including evaluating and implementing procurement metrics such as supplier performance management and procurement performance. Frequent travel will be required as appropriate to Augean and supplier sites.

• Manage, perform and lead Augean’s full range of procurement activities and strategic sourcing including pre-qualification, tender management and negotiation.
• Evaluate, review, plan and rationalise and consolidate Augean’s current supply chain through delivering a national tender programme.
• Provide support to the business on all procurement activities and provide support in reviewing supplier contracts by assessing possible better value or alternative suppliers, covering capital spend and key operational channels.
• Analysing and developing Procurement metrics whilst developing KPI suite to showcase procurement performance.
• Identify and manage risks that may arise through the operation of the contract and suggest and implement robust financial and operational controls. Advise Senior Management team on contract risk items within the business.
• Develop and implement robust and effective policies, procedures, systems and training guide to support the operational effectiveness in relation to procurement.
• Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Understand the changing dynamics and challenges within the Organisation and strive to continually evolve and develop the supplier relationship to drive the maximum benefit and value from our supply chain.

PersonWe are searching for an up-and-coming and engaging hands-on commercially astute, procurement leader, who is now ready to step into a leading and evolving role where they have an opportunity to make a difference to Augean’s business and grow with them. You will bring solid communication, influencing and leadership skills with the appetite to get best value, forge long term relationships and make a difference. The right individual will be experienced in commercial contract procurement and management of risk. Anunderstanding of engineering, plant, process/energy or operational multi-site business would be beneficial but not essential as your track record and person fit are critical to succeed.

• Of Graduate calibre and qualified MCIPS with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma recognised would be an added benefit.
• Expertise in commercial contract procurement and leading activities and management of risk.
• First class relationship management and sharp negotiating skills.
• Well established change management skills and credentials for driving business improvement.
• A proven track record of reviewing, designing and delivering tender programmes whilst negotiating contracts and best practise procurement initiatives to deliver results and achieving cost savings and improvements.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement/ development focused organisation.
• Commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate complex supplier contracts.
• Have strong influencing skills and leadership and engage with stakeholders at any level within the Group.

ProcessHarbury Consulting have been appointed by Augean Limited as its retained and exclusive Search and Selection partner. All 3rd party applications will be redirected. To apply please forward a detailed CV in confidence to Harbury Consulting for the attention of our lead consultant Hardeep Lall. Augean is a recognised progressive employer that understands the business will only prosper by employing and developing the right people and that all individuals are responsible for creating a culture that supports their prosperity. In return we can offer genuine personal development opportunities and the right environment to contribute and add to shaping the business. They believe in commitment to quality, reliability and sustainability. If you wish to have a private discussion, then please contact Hardeep Lall on the Harbury Consulting office number. No Agencies - To ensure a fair and consistent process all third-party applications will be redirected to Harbury Consulting.