Indirect and Services Purchasing Manager

Prysmian Group; Bishopstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect and Services Purchasing Manager to drive procurement excellence in Bishopstoke. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the sourcing of indirect materials and services, ensuring alignment with strategic purchasing goals. Your expertise in negotiation and team management will be crucial as you navigate complex projects and foster collaboration across departments. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is at the forefront of energy transition and digital transformation, making a significant impact in the industry. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about procurement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 employee counselling service

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous sick pay arrangements

EE Mobile Discounts

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing, especially for indirect materials and services.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for projects and services.
• Review and negotiate local contracts to support service delivery.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Negotiation Skills

Team Management

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Networking Skills

Knowledge of Purchasing Rules

Education

Experience in Procurement

Experience in HV or Civils Environment

Tools

SAP

Windows Office

Job description

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Indirect and Services Purchasing Manager

Apply locations Bishopstoke posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id R-24386

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for an Indirect and Services Purchasing Manager to join our team in Bishopstoke, Southampton. Reporting to Europe NRM Material Director, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials, services, and capital expenditures (Capex) within the UK. This role involves balancing local strategies with centrally coordinated actions and ensuring alignment with the overall purchasing strategy.

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for assigned projects, services, and commodities, ensuring strict monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as price, quality, service, time, and risk.
• Ensure continuous alignment within the Indirect, Capex, and Services Purchasing strategy.
• Review and negotiate local contracts, ensuring terms and conditions support service and goods delivery while evaluating major risks associated with different contract formulas.
• Coordinate with relevant internal customer departments to address purchasing aspects related to technical specifications and scope of work.
• Deploy and enforce the purchasing organizational structure at the local level, emphasizing a commodity-based approach rather than a country-based approach.
• Supervise the entire purchasing flow from sourcing to procurement, utilizing necessary technical tools (e.g., SAP) to manage the procurement-to-payment process.
• Train new team members on specific commodities following guidelines from the central headquarters.
• Monitor and report on the overall performance of the region in terms of recurring and spot actions, ensuring accurate monthly reporting on the purchasing dashboard.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Proven experience as a purchasing professional, preferably within indirect materials and services commodities.
• Experience within a HV or Civils environment.
• Previous experience of managing, coaching and developing a team.
• Flexible mindset to adapt to changing priorities and workloads, with the ability to move between projects and interface with different teams.
• Strong team-working and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Windows Office applications.
• Ideally hold knowledge of SAP or similar procurement systems.
• Strong networking and coordination skills.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing rules, systems, and processes.
• Experience in a global or multinational environment with a matrix organization is a plus.

What we offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Vitality scheme
• Free Flu Jab

Our selection process:

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)

If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links:

• Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian

• People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian

• What we offer | Prysmian

Discover more positions globally: Careers @ Prysmian

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

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About Us

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.