Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Kardow; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Private Medical and Life Assurance

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Colleague discount

Discount platform for retailers

Job summary

Wickes is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to support GNFR and Services procurement through tender work, benchmarking, and contract analysis to secure strong terms. Based in Watford with UK travel, this role focuses on driving cost savings, cash flow improvements, and compliance across supplier relationships.

You will work with operational owners, suppliers, and Legal to resolve issues and implement best practices across the business, including supporting Category Managers on strategy and

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with at least 2 years of strategic procurement experience.
• Proven influencing skills across levels of a business.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to use office tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender and benchmarking projects across GNFR, delivering full project lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve service delivery.
• Create business cases for proposal authorisation.
• Negotiate updated terms with Wickes Legal when needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Driving licence

Education

Graduate calibre

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wickes is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to support GNFR and Services procurement through tender work, benchmarking, and contract analysis to secure strong terms. Based in Watford with UK travel, this role focuses on driving cost savings, cash flow improvements, and compliance across supplier relationships.

You will work with operational owners, suppliers, and Legal to resolve issues and implement best practices across the business, including supporting Category Managers on strategy and