Procurement Manager, UK(A157112)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize procurement processes across various categories. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, develop procurement strategies, and ensure compliance while supporting stakeholder demands. Experience in indirect procurement, excellent communication skills, and leadership capabilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in indirect procurement of similar industries.
• Fluent in English; multiple languages are a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect procurement categories and optimize guidelines.
• Develop procurement strategy and manage PR to payment.
• Conduct supplier selection and maintain long-term relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Procurement Manager, UK(A157112), watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Xiaomi Technology

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Descriptions

• 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.