Strategic Beverage Procurement Lead

TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Chorley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited is seeking a procurement professional to deliver a diverse range of categories within the beverage sector for brewing clients. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage tenders, and optimize supplier contracts to meet quality, service and cost targets.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, CIPS qualification (or working towards it), and strong stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Substantial prior experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• CIPS qualification or working towards certification.
• Strategic sourcing and tender management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories and guide stakeholders through tender processes.
• Identify and address supply and commercial risks during strategy implementation and tender execution.
• Optimise project deliverables across quality, service, cost and innovation objectives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for projects and lead supplier negotiations to reduce costs.
• Implement supplier rebates effectively and cultivate relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
• Record client cost savings and reductions using ERP systems and present to clients.
• Provide regular category updates to clients.
• Identify supplier development opportunities that add value and support contract delivery.
• Pursue additional opportunities and maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Establish strong external client relationships to understand and meet customer needs.
• Contribute to development of key processes within the department.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Tender management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership / project leadership

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Willingness to travel

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited is seeking a procurement professional to deliver a diverse range of categories within the beverage sector for brewing clients. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage tenders, and optimize supplier contracts to meet quality, service and cost targets.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, CIPS qualification (or working towards it), and strong stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.