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This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of key category strategies, contribute to significant commercial outcomes, and be part of a dynamic procurement team managing a large annual spend. The role has potential international scope and progression opportunities. You'll play a central role in shaping, delivering and improving procurement processes across the organisation, working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive value, compliance and efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Take ownership of specific procurement categories within a broad and diverse portfolio
Lead end-to-end tender processes, from preparation through to award and implementation
Manage supplier performance and contract compliance
Maintain accurate records and ensure supplier documentation is current via the contracts database
Engage with stakeholders to provide procurement advice and support informed commercial decisions
Undertake spend analysis and contribute to benchmarking activities
Support the development and implementation of new procurement processes and communications
Provide high-quality reporting via Excel and other systems
Requirements:
Proven experience in a procurement or category management role
Experience managing workloads and coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Supplier management and commercial negotiation experience
Ability to analyse supplier spend and contract data
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and time-management skills
Commercially aware and confident working independently
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
Willingness to undertake professional development and training
Nice to have:
Experience in a national organisation or multi-location operation
Understanding of procurement contract terms and supplier legal documentation
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) is desirable
What we offer:
Flexible benefits platform and employee wellbeing support
Health cash plan and employee assistance programme
Pension and life insurance options
Discounts on days out, retail and leisure
Car leasing schemes and independent mortgage advice
Recognition programmes and career development support