Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Procurement to spearhead the development and management of a robust procurement function. This pivotal role involves crafting a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with corporate objectives and sustainability goals. The successful candidate will lead transformational initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving efficiencies across procurement processes. With a focus on strategic supplier negotiations and governance, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence organizational change and enhance procurement capabilities. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing procurement strategies.
• Proven track record in contract management and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Manage procurement performance and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Procurement Strategy Development

Contract Management

Supplier Negotiation

Sustainability Practices

Change Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Professional Procurement Certification

Tools

eTendering Systems

Procurement Management Software

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, robust, and compliant procurement function for the organisation. The role involves leading, developing, and implementing a procurement strategy, ensuring effective contract management, and continuously evolving procurement policies and procedures. The role-holder will lead procurement transformation, ensuring compliance with governance provisions and aligning procurement processes with the organisation’s Digital Transformation Strategy and sustainability objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement an organisation-wide procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
2. Lead contract management performance, including management, monitoring, and reporting of the Contract Register, ensuring procurement KPIs are met and driving improvements.
3. Oversee the ongoing development of the procurement function, including tender management, procurement card management, and providing procurement support, guidance, and training.
4. Implement robust procurement policies and procedures to ensure timely and compliant awarding of tenders and contracts.
5. Manage and resolve supply issues escalated by business units, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation.
6. Provide strategic expertise and input into sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and facilitate team development and performance management within procurement to ensure capability building.
7. Collaborate with senior managers to provide procurement support that meets organisational and departmental objectives.
8. Develop, implement, and oversee the delivery of a Corporate Procurement Plan, ensuring alignment with the Digital Transformation Strategy.
9. Establish a Target Operating Model for procurement, ensuring reliable linkages between enablers, processes, and governance.
10. Formulate and drive a programme for procurement efficiencies, capturing synergies from digitisation, energy management, and other initiatives.
11. Align sustainable procurement approaches with climate strategy and climate action plans, considering long-term environmental impacts, including green procurement.
12. Create and manage a procurement framework that integrates sustainability and measures social, economic, and environmental capital delivered by the organisation.
13. Develop and maintain a monitoring system for critical supply chain issues and associated risks, providing regular reporting.
14. Support organisational change management initiatives, leading procurement-related change management training and assessing effectiveness.
15. Ensure strong procurement governance, overseeing compliance, risk management, and reporting processes.
16. Champion transformational change initiatives, particularly related to IT digitisation within procurement.
17. Develop and deliver procurement training programmes to enhance organisational capability and compliance awareness.
18. Ensure adherence to procurement regulations through audits, reporting, and best practice implementation.
19. Manage the preparation, release, and evaluation of eTenders, ensuring a transparent and effective procurement process.
20. Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy, policy alignment, and efficiency.
21. Provide expert advice to senior management on procurement-related matters to support strategic decision-making.
22. Manage and provide direct line management to the Senior Procurement Specialist, ensuring clear objectives and professional development, and be accountable for procurement performance across all divisions/sections.
23. Oversee and support the procurement helpdesk, ensuring effective support for internal stakeholders.
24. Manage the procurement budget and carry out duties necessary as a Budget Holder.