Procurement Manager - 6 Month FTC

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Job Description

Overview

6 Month FTC Opportunity

Location: Flexible / Remote

How will you contribute?

The successful candidate will strategically manage allocated categories of expenditure at the appropriate level, adopting best practice Procurement processes to identify key areas of opportunity, maximizing benefits and returns. The holder will be required to build relationships with internal stakeholders and work closely with the operations on a cross functional basis to deliver end to end sourcing solutions and value across the allocated category.

Support the development of a robust Procurement strategy and negotiate new best-in-class agreements in conjunction with Wincanton stakeholders.

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans. Continually evaluate/identify Company requirements following full spend and specification analysis to ensure that developed procurement strategies are aligned with the Wincanton business.

• Provide procurement expertise to negotiate optimum supply terms, formalise supply contracts and implement suitably authorised, acceptable,preferred/approved supply arrangements to satisfy Company strategy and business needs.

• Develop, measure and monitor KPI's, Supply Level Agreements and continuous improvement for category through quarterly reviews with suppliers. Work closely with the operations in order to deliver a robust supplier management programme that can be delivered on an on-going basis.

• Continually strive to improve supplier performance through internal feedback and a close working relationship with suppliers and internal customers.

• To deliver ongoing benefits to the internal and external customer through supplier management and to implement and maintain new policies and procedures and ensure that best practice Procurement processes are continually developed and used across all aspects of the role.

• Develop and maintain a high level of market knowledge, awareness and representation in the key supply markets in project categories..• Monitor site compliance with central agreements by requesting supplier reports, carrying out site visits, liaising with Group Audit and escalating within relevant business area as necessary

Experience:

• MCIPS qualified or studying towards is preferred

• Excellent analytical, commercial and negotiation skills are essential.

• Experience of procuring indirect categories of spend at an operational level, ideally including fleet, vehicle manufacturers,maintenance, fuel, hire, company cars, MHE

• A good level of distribution market knowledge will be advantageous

• A self starter with ability of gaining knowledge quickly

• Supplier Management experience

• 3+ years experience of working in a Corporate Procurement environment

• Experience of working to procurement governance and delivering relevant value in a challenging environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.