Title: Purchasing Operations Lead
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
Location: Witney.
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience
Contract: 12 months
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations & Governance
- Manage and oversee procurement operational processes and systems.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and delegated authority requirements.
- Maintain effective controls and governance across purchasing activities.
- Support the efficient execution of procurement transactions and workflows.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and enhance procurement systems, databases, and related digital tools.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of procurement and supplier data.
- Support system users and drive ongoing improvements in functionality and usability.
Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Develop and deliver procurement performance reporting and management information.
- Analyse spend, supplier, savings, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Provide insights that support decision-making and procurement strategy.
Contract & Commercial Administration
- Support the administration and governance of procurement agreements and associated documentation.
- Coordinate approval and execution processes for contracts and commercial documents.
- Ensure records are maintained in accordance with company requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key point of contact for procurement operational activities.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, and the wider business.
- Deliver training, communications, and guidance to support procurement best practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems, and ways of working.
- Lead or support initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, data quality, and stakeholder experience.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement capabilities and tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in procurement, procurement operations, supply chain, or business administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with business systems, data management, and reporting tools.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Desirable
- Experience within a regulated or corporate procurement environment.
- Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier management, and contract administration.
- Experience leading teams or coordinating operational activities.
- Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS).
Key Competencies
- Operational Excellence
- Commercial Awareness
- Data Analysis & Insight
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Communication & Influencing
- Planning & Organisation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Contact Details:
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