Manage a portfolio of indirect categories and oversee annual expenditure of £30M-£50M
Source goods and services across diverse suppliers and categories to achieve best overall value
Maximise cost-saving opportunities while adhering to corporate compliance
Lead development and negotiation of commercially advantageous contracts
Partner with the Legal team to implement robust service level agreements
Drive supplier performance
Apply best-in-class technologies and formulate effective sourcing strategies
Build relationships with internal functions and stakeholders to drive procurement leadership and cross-functional success
Help deliver Marshalls' environmental objectives and company-wide sustainability goals
Shape procurement processes, meet group targets, and deliver operational excellence
Requirements
- Problem solving and analysis skills
- Commercial awareness
- Project management experience
- Experience of all elements of the Procurement Process including managing suppliers, negotiation, tendering, e-auctions, sourcing and contract development
- Excellent personal leadership skills
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships up to board level internally & externally
- Willingness to embark on and complete CIPS studies/qualifications up to and including level 6
- Excellent numerical, communication, influence and decision‑making skills
- Ability to travel to group suppliers and group sites around the UK with occasional overnight stays; some European travel may be required in the future
- Energetic individual with excellent priority setting and be results driven
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing procurement processes, including supplier management, negotiation, and contract development, while driving cost savings and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
Highest‑signal resume keywords
- Procurement Process Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Performance Management
- CIPS Qualifications
- Project Management
Hard Skills
- Supplier Management
- Negotiation
- Tendering
- E‑Auctions
- Sourcing
- Contract Development
- Cost‑Saving Strategies
- Data Analysis
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Commercial Awareness
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision‑Making
Certifications & Qualifications
- CIPS Level 6
Industry Keywords
- Procurement
- Sustainability
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
- Sourcing Technologies
- Service Level Agreements
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