Procurement Lead - Hybrid, 25 Days Leave, Pension

Veolia Environnement SA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Private GP

Birthday off

Job summary

Veolia Group in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Procurement Lead to manage procurement activities, ensure on-time customer orders, and optimise the supply chain. The role supports two procurement administrators and collaborates with logistics, sales, and engineering teams to drive procurement excellence.

The candidate will negotiate with suppliers, monitor delivery performance, and contribute to scalable supply chain capabilities while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing with quality/operational exposure.
• Experience with procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to negotiate and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead two procurement administrators to deliver excellence.
• Create POs using Latis MRP for standard sales.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Sales Admin, Engineering Scheduling and 3PL to meet orders.
• Monitor supplier delivery and conformance.
• Develop supplier base and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Resolve invoice queries with Accounts Payable.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Procurement experience

Adaptability

Education

A-levels with Maths and English (GCSE B)

CIPS Level 4 (in progress)

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Latis MRP system

Quality systems

Job description

Veolia Group in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Procurement Lead to manage procurement activities, ensure on-time customer orders, and optimise the supply chain. The role supports two procurement administrators and collaborates with logistics, sales, and engineering teams to drive procurement excellence.

The candidate will negotiate with suppliers, monitor delivery performance, and contribute to scalable supply chain capabilities while upholding health and safety standards.