Strategic Procurement Lead (14-Month FTC)

Zenith Vehicles; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 48 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work

Birthday holiday option

Wellbeing support

Resumo da oferta

Zenith Vehicles is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Procurement Team on a 14-month fixed term contract. You will lead procurement across multiple spend categories, partner with senior stakeholders and drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management.

You will shape Zenith's procurement strategy, deliver cost savings, manage supplier performance and ensure governance and compliance while supporting transformation initiatives across IT, transport

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a Procurement Manager, Category Manager or Strategic Sourcing role.
• Experience leading complex sourcing and supplier negotiation activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver measurable savings and value outcomes.
• Experience managing contracts and supplier performance across multiple categories.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, commercially focused organisation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Understanding of procurement governance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Procurement experience within the IT category, including hardware, software, telecommunications and technology services.
• Procurement experience in vehicle-related services or transport solutions in the car, van and HGV category.
• Knowledge of fleet, automotive or mobility-related industries.
• Experience supporting procurement transformation, systems implementation or process improvement initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Leading end-to-end procurement activities across multiple spend categories.
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value and operational efficiencies.
• Managing tender processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement priorities.
• Driving supplier performance management activities and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and supply chain risks.
• Supporting contract management activities to ensure suppliers deliver against agreed commitments and service levels.
• Delivering cost-saving and value creation initiatives across the business.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks and contractual obligations.
• Supporting wider business projects and contributing to the ongoing development of procurement best practice.

Conhecimentos

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Risk management

IT procurement

Fleet procurement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Zenith Vehicles is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Procurement Team on a 14-month fixed term contract. You will lead procurement across multiple spend categories, partner with senior stakeholders and drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management.

You will shape Zenith's procurement strategy, deliver cost savings, manage supplier performance and ensure governance and compliance while supporting transformation initiatives across IT, transport