Assistant Procurement Manager

Reporting into the Procurement Manager you will develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and plans for goods and services within the Print and HR Category Team to deliver first class value for the business and protect it from risk.

You will support the Senior Procurement Manager and the Procurement Manager in the account management of internal customers in the business areas serviced by the category – aiding understanding of their business drivers and needs in the context of the company strategy, recommending how they can be most effectively met.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for the goods and services category to meet internal customers’ needs, provide savings and to manage risk.

You will work collaboratively with other members of the procurement team to make most effective use of the resources available across the procurement functions and ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete electronic records.

Have you got a background in a procurement or buying related area? Do you have strong communication skills that you can use to negotiate and influence? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Print and HR Category Team., To truly excel in this role, you will possess, and be able to evidence, the skills and experience listed below:

• Background in a procurement or supply chain related area.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Capable of building sourcing strategies and gaining buy-in to their implementation.

• Experience of program & change management.

• Experience in creating innovative solutions relating to supplier spend.

• Studying towards the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) or willing to

• Family friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave

• Discounts and offers – there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.

• Supportive and generous company sick pay

• Your Wellbeing – you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.

*Available only to perm employees

This role will be based at 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA and you will be required to attend the office two days per week., For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us