Procurement Team Manager (Bradford)

Are you a dynamic and strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supply chain excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This is a permanent, hybrid role at our site in Bradford, where you\’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment. Every decision you make will impact efficiency and cost-effectiveness, so we\’re looking for someone who truly excels under pressure. In return for your expertise, we\’re offering a generous salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on your experience.

As our Procurement Team Manager, you will lead a talented team of Procurement Assistants. Together you will ensure we secure the best suppliers, negotiate competitive contracts, and keep our supply chain running smoothly.

You\’ll play a pivotal part in driving cost savings, creating efficiencies, improving supplier performance and relationships, and delivering sustainable solutions for our customers. Working closely with our Head of Procurement & Sustainability and other key stakeholders, you\’ll develop and implement a procurement strategy that enhances value and performance across the organisation.

What will you be involved with as our Procurement Team Manager:

• Develop and execute a strategy through consistent negotiating, ensuring alignment with business financial targets
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement innovative solutions within the procurement process to improve service levels
• Build and manage relationships with all our key contracts to achieve competitive pricing, flexibility and service reliability for our stakeholders
• Proactive monitoring and reviewing supplier KPI’s & SLAs to ensure service excellence
• Deliver cost savings and value generation through effective procurement strategies and supplier negotiations
• Manage a team of Procurement Assistants, providing guidance, support and coaching opportunities for wider development in their role

What skills and experiences we need from our Procurement Team Manager:

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain environment within logistics
• Exposure and knowledge of transportation and carrier services is desirable
• Commercial acumen and the ability to drive cost savings
• Excel at driving efficiencies and cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing skills, and commercial acumen
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and market insights to drive procurement decisions
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other MS packages

What you will get in return as our Procurement Team Manager:

At Advanced, we are committed to providing all our employees with a thorough onboarding experience from their first day and throughout the initial phase of their careers. This encompasses continuous training and development opportunities. You will be part of a department that fosters a transparent and collaborative team environment aligned with our company values. We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer a hybrid working model for our office staff.

We recognise the importance of individuals wellbeing and being able to take time away from the business to recharge so we offer colleagues the ability to be able to purchase additional holidays on top of their 25 days.

Our rewards portal offers impressive savings on supermarkets, travel services, fashion retailers amongst many other categories available!

We prioritise the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues by providing complimentary annual flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers to assist with eye tests or eyewear expenses, and discounted access to private healthcare insurance for both medical and dental services.

About Us:

Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain. It all adds up to providing a service that is “Better, Faster, Cheaper” than our competitors.

This is a critical position that requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a keen eye for detail. If you have a track record of success in procurement and supply chain management, we\’d welcome the opportunity to discuss this role further.