Based at: Luton

Role Description

This is a high-profile role at the heart of a fast-growing business – and an outstanding opportunity to make your mark as you develop and drive innovative strategies that will deliver the best possible value from all external spend on goods and services.

Leading a team of Negotiators, your specific areas of responsibility will cover IT, Corporate Services & Facilities, Marketing, HR and Ancillary Revenue business streams.

Clearly, a commercially driven approach is essential, plus the ability to work closely with senior colleagues across the organisation to promote continuous improvement.

With a proven background of leadership within a dynamic procurement function, your experience could have been gained in any sector. What’s most important is that you’re a solution-focused achiever with the ambition to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

Reporting to: Head of Procurement

• Create and deliver supply strategies including supply base rationalisation.
• Develop characteristics of preferred suppliers including recognition of risk profiles.
• Develop mid-term action plans for specific business areas.
• Manage the sourcing, tender process, supplier selection and negotiation of contracts that achieve optimum commercial terms.
• Directly own and manage relationships with significant suppliers, supporting line managers in their day-to-day communications.
• Maintain an awareness of latest buying techniques and theories, developing their application within the business.
• Deliver processes, tools and expertise to support line management in achieving continuous improvement through all processes.
• Implement supplier management policies to ensure consistent practice and develop strong supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to foster a co-operative team-based culture.
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding commercial results.
• A business-driven approach.

Apply

To apply for these roles, please attach in English your CV and a short covering letter in a single MicroSoft Word document, highlighting your suitability and indicating your current salary.

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.