Indirect Procurement Lead

Portfolio Procurement; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement firm in Dorchester is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee procurement delivery operations. You will manage the buy desk and lead a high-performing team to optimize sourcing and contract negotiation while delivering cost savings. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business with an ambitious vision.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of procurement delivery operations, including managing the central buy desk.
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing procurement operations team.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of our clients, a fast paced, ambitious, agile business with proven success. They are currently going through a period of fast growth and there's never been a more exciting time to join.

Responsibilities

• As the Procurement Lead you will take ownership of procurement delivery operations for our client, including managing the central buy desk, overseeing PO administration, and driving process governance and category planning.
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing procurement Operations desk team responsible for renewals sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order execution, and supplier management to deliver cost savings and improved performance.