Senior Procurement Manager

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Search-Select LTD is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead a broad range of procurement activities, including contracts, site leases, stores and fleet, with a strong emphasis on supplier support and compliance. You will drive ongoing cost savings and ensure processes align with ISO and BABT requirements across multiple units.

The role requires experience in RfP/RfI processes, GDPR and privacy considerations, as well as robust stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE's minimum (Grades A - C).
• HND.
• Degree.
• CIPS helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver key Procurement activities as required.
• Contract Management, Site Leases, Stores, Fleet, RfP, Supplier Support.
• Support continuous cost savings improving P&L year on year.
• Ongoing focus for driving RPI/CPI upside and cost savings to aid P&L.
• Cash flow management, supplier focus.
• Centralised Renewals Management.
• Renewals database for all 3rd party committed costs; proactive renewals.
• Support ISO & BABT assertions; ensure pass tests with Vendor Manager.
• Supplier management aligned to ISO requirements and BABT compliance.
• Support strategic initiatives; aid GHoP for core initiatives.
• Enabling simplified processes; review e-Procurement options.
• Lead RfP processes in line with department standards.
• Privacy: GDPR compliance; liaise with ICO; support DPO.
• Supplier risk management updates with Compliance; CAMMS usage.
• Regular departmental updates; streamline technical utilisation.
• Review Group sourcing options; drive improvements at Group level.

Skills

Procurement experience

SharePoint

RfP processes

Commercial acumen

Agile mindset

Education

GCSEs (min A-C)

HND

Degree

CIPS helpful but not essential

Tools

CAMMS

Job description

Our client seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to join their team

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver key Procurement activities as required.
• Contract Management, Site Leases, Stores, Fleet, RfP, Supplier Support
• Support continuous cost savings improving P&L year on year
• Ongoing focus, support for driving RPI/CPI upside and cost savings to aid P&L
• Cash flow management, supplier focus
• Centralised Renewals Management
• Renewals database for all 3rd party committed costs. Keep a controlled list and perform proactive Renewals management
• Support ISO & BABT assertions. Key activity in relation to Supplier Management
• Supplier management processes and policies. Aligned to ISO and any key ISO requirements. Whilst supporting key BABT compliance activities. Ensure we pass each test, working closely with the Vendor Manager
• Supporting Strategic Initiatives
• Support GHoP for key initiatives within core as required
• Aid lowering cost base
• Enhance RfP/RfI process
• Simplify. Online where possible. e-Procurement tender portal etc. Review options
• Ability to run and lead RfP processes in-line with department standards
• Privacy
• Clear focus on leading and replying to GDPR, privacy matters and liaising with the ICO as and when required supporting the DPO, across all business units
• Enabling a simplified process, better value and key financial gain for Opex and Capex purchases, aid sales value add working closely with the GHoP and Vendor Manager
• Manage and process regular supplier risk management updates working closely with Compliance and using key platforms such as CAMMS supporting the Group Risk Committee and the GHoP
• Including regular departmental updates, streamlining technical utilisation
• Review Group sourcing and or e-Procurement sourcing options
• Driving and delivering key improvements at a Group level supporting the HoP
• KPI Reporting
• Opex and Capex and other commercial analysis. Commercial modelling as required. Run regular reports as and when required
• Wholesale Orders
• Ensure a reliable and established process for orders and supplier management relating to circuit orders via 3rd parties.
• Assist with Key future scope to support SAM (Software Asset Management) & CCM (Centralised Contract Management)
• Support day to day activities as reasonably required by the GHoP

Key Skills and Experience

• A confident and capable individual that has ideally 5/10 years' experience within a commercial/procurement role.
• Must be willing and able to support key areas such as Warehouse/Stores and Fleet Management
• Good SharePoint knowledge key.
• Ability to support key commercial procurement activities for Contracts and Tender processes. General and excellent business acumen desired.
• Someone who is ethically focused and can provide an impartial and balanced view.
• You must be comfortable working in an agile and rapidly changing environment across multiple business and supplier verticals.
• Ability to run RfP processes
• Ideally a minimum of 5/10 years in a commercial/procurement role.
• Business experience is key as is being a go getter, someone who is keen to learn and to broaden their experience etc.
• A person with can do attitude, not someone who relies on fully delegating
• 5 GCSE's minimum (Grades A - C)
• HND
• Degree
• CIPS helpful but not essential