Procurement Manager, UK(A157112)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee indirect procurement categories, focusing on after-sales service and logistics. The role involves developing strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, along with proficiency in office software and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in indirect procurement.
• At least 2 years management experience.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect procurement across various categories.
• Set up supplier pools and optimize procurement efficiency.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage compliance risks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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• Manage indirect procurement category (MKT, Retail, Admin, Logistics etc) and focus on after-sale service & logistics, to establish and continuously optimize the procurement guideline and management system according to variety of categories within WEU countries;
• Set up and manage the supplier pool by category to support the stakeholder departments, to ensure all the execution could go well and efficiently, and keep optimizing deliverables' quality, cost and efficiency to contribute to better business success;
• Develop the procurement strategy by category, to promote procurement's profession sustainably, to improve the coverage of frame agency, to manage the whole process from PR to payment and to avoid compliance risk;
• Conduct supplier selection for all the categories to filter the excellent frame agency and implement PO under the frame contract, set up long-term relationship with high-quality suppliers to improve procurement efficiency and service quality;
• As sponsor for country/regional procurement manager, in-depth understanding of company's business, control the stakeholder's demands to make a comprehensive resource plan, and promote the satisfactions with stakeholders all the time.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, able to handle multi-tasking work efficiently. Excellent communication skills, good at communicating and cooperating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in indirect procurement of similar industries (Telecom, FMCG, Electronics) experienced in indirect marketing procurement, including after sales service and logistics (warehousing, transportation service, reverse-logistics) segments; Minimum 2 years team management experience.
• Proficient in office software (such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), able to independently complete various reports, documents and presentation materials.
• Fluent in English, able to communicate fluently in written and oral communication. Multiple languages would be a plus.
• Open-minded and fast learner. Be ready for business trips in domain market or cross-countries. Must hold valid residence ID and driver license.