Senior Procurement Specialist

DECKERS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an EMEA Senior Procurement Specialist based in London. The role involves supporting the Procurement Manager with sourcing initiatives and managing competitive bidding processes. Candidates should have strong negotiation and analytical skills, with experience in project management. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various perks including development opportunities and generous holidays.

Benefits

Generous Holidays

Discounts and perks

Growth and Development opportunities

Hybrid Working Environment

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, influence, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and with teams.
• Experience in procurement project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage competitive bidding processes and optimize contracts.
• Perform data analysis and compile recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support the development of a Procurement Retail Playbook.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Oracle iProcurement

Contract Management Systems

Job description

The Role

As the EMEA Senior Procurement Specialist, you will support the EMEA Procurement Manager in developing, executing, and managing sourcing initiatives for non-trade buying with a focus on the Retail Operations category. You will work closely with Global Procurement leadership on strategic procurement activities, including identifying cost optimization opportunities, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and purchasing process compliance efforts. This role is based in London and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our procurement strategies and operations.

Your Impact

• Lead or provide project management support for planning, executing, and reporting competitive bidding, generating value in cost, quality, and service
• Support strategic planning for current and upcoming retail opportunities by developing an EMEA Procurement Retail Playbook and collaborating with internal partners
• Perform data analysis to compare options, compile and present recommendations to internal stakeholders, and drive alignment around the best option for the company
• Gather and understand business requirements and translate them into clear, comprehensive RFP documents
• Identify potential suppliers, perform vendor comparison research, manage communications, and maintain positive relationships
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the competitive bidding process, including timeline management, cost comparisons, optimized negotiations, risk, and contract reviews
• Manage reporting projects to identify cost optimization opportunities, drive purchasing process and strategy compliance, and track value achieved through contract negotiation and bidding processes
• Optimize contract management processes to support procurement strategies, including vendor consolidation and proactive project planning
• Administer contract lifecycle management processes and assist with maintenance and support of Procurement systems in EMEA, including Oracle iProcurement, Contract Repository, Contract Lifecycle Management, and RFP Management Tool

We are looking for individuals who can bring their authentic selves and contribute to an inclusive and equitable workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.

Who You Are

• Strong interpersonal, influence, and decision-making skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organization, and project management skills
• High level of integrity and dependability, with the ability to operate with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to work both independently and with teammates
• Proactive problem solver

We would love to hear from people with:

• Good level of project management experience in Procurement or similar business-related function
• Experience with large accounting/ERP software packages (Oracle strongly preferred)
• Experience in contract management
• Strong understanding of Procure to Pay processes
• Ability to lead, manage, and support procurement projects, understanding and translating business needs into requirements for execution
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse stakeholders, and working with competing priorities
• Procurement experience or knowledge in categories including Marketing, Public Relations, and Retail is beneficial
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); capabilities in French, Italian, or German are a plus

What We Will Give You

• Generous Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That\'s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid Working Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.