Procurement Manager, EMEA

New Balance; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sports and innovation as a Procurement Manager, overseeing indirect spending categories including IT and Marketing. You'll develop strategic sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and create sustainable supplier relationships, all in a culture that values excellence and inclusion. This role is key to driving efficiency and value across the organization while promoting innovative procurement practices.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Discount on health insurance

8% holiday allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave per year

Up to £250 travel allowance each month

On-site Gym

Employee Discount

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing, Supply Chain Management.
• ISM CPM or CPSM Designation preferred.
• Prior category management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing improvement projects to reduce costs and improve service quality.
• Cultivate relationships with business partners for effective sourcing strategies.
• Develop policies and lead negotiations to ensure best quality and service.

Skills

Analytical approach

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA preferred

Tools

e-procurement tools like SAP Ariba

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

As a member of New Balance’s Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and responsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functionsand Business units. This role will work on Indirect Spend Categoriesincluding IT, DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales. As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support and lead aset of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also improving service quality and total cost of ownership.

• Cultivate relationships with business partnersand organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitateeffective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies.

• Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partners and suppliers to ensure best quality, service and cost for the company.

• Apply a robust multi-step sourcing process to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and implement formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation’s processes.

• Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support the Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing.

• Provide Cross Regionaland Functional leadership to leverage best practices.

• Support change management and process changesthat will be needed to deliver sustained value and benefit across the company.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred or commensurate experience.

• Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing,Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting.

• ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred.

• Prior category management experience.

• Proven project management skills.

• Strong analytical approach and mentality.

• Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar.

• Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills.

• Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude.

BENEFITS:

Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate.

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Discount on the health insurance

• 8% holiday allowance

• Flexible Working Hours

• Pension Scheme

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Up to €250 travel allowance each month

• Hybrid working

• On-site Gym

• Employee Discount

• Work from-home allowance

• Home working equipment

• Sports subscription services

• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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