Strategic Procurement Lead - Multi-Site, Hybrid

UK Staffing Group Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

UK Staffing Group Limited in Bolton is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a multi-site procurement function in a hybrid role. You will drive strategic procurement activity across categories, delivering value, quality and compliant performance across the organisation.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will develop the procurement team, manage tenders and supplier onboarding, negotiate contracts and work with Finance, IT and operations to forecast needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement management role.
• Experience operating across a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and delivering cost efficiencies.
• Experience managing tenders and procurement exercises from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance and supplier due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating procurement exercises across multiple categories.
• Managing and developing the procurement team.
• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Leading procurement activity for new site openings.
• Sourcing equipment, energy, vehicles and operational resources.
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring agreed service levels are achieved.
• Conducting supplier due diligence covering compliance, sustainability and quality.
• Managing supplier databases and contract registers.
• Leading tenders, price reviews and supplier onboarding.
• Negotiating contracts and commercial terms to deliver value for money.
• Working closely with Finance, Property, IT and operational teams to forecast requirements.
• Taking responsibility for fleet procurement, including new vehicle orders, de-fleeting and vehicle reallocation.
• Producing procurement reports and using data to identify commercial opportunities.
• Managing supplier complaints and disputes.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies and relevant regulations.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for cost efficiencies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Tenders & supplier onboarding

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Education

MCIPS

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

UK Staffing Group Limited in Bolton is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a multi-site procurement function in a hybrid role. You will drive strategic procurement activity across categories, delivering value, quality and compliant performance across the organisation.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will develop the procurement team, manage tenders and supplier onboarding, negotiate contracts and work with Finance, IT and operations to forecast needs.