At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Over the last 12 months the UK Direct Procurement Team have developed and delivered value to WSP at pace, and we now have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join the UK Direct Procurement team. Reporting to the UK Senior Procurement Manager, this is a new role that will be responsible for leading sourcing strategies for some of our largest spend areas in WSP.Developing relationships and working collaboratively with cross functional teams such as, Project teams, Bid teams, Commercial, Pricing teams and Finance to identify appropriate subconsultancy supply chains to support the business deliver excellence for our Clients at the same time as supporting the achievement of our financial targets and business strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, growing global business and to have high impact in the UK Direct Procurement team and the business. What you will doRepresent the Direct Procurement team confidently and professionally across the business and with external partners. Develop and manage a robust pipeline of procurement activity across the business portfolios, delivering agreed priorities to plan. Develop and execute strategic category management plans aligned with business objectives, the Procurement Act 2023 where appropriate, internal governance requirements and ISO 20400 sustainable procurement principles. Monitor market trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities and inform sourcing strategies. Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure Procurement is engaged early and strategically in all significant procurement activity. Promote safe, sustainable and responsible supply-chain practices throughout the procurement lifecycle. Apply proportionate supplier relationship management to improve performance against service-level agreements, drive continuous improvement and, for strategic suppliers, pursue innovation and growth opportunities. Lead the contract and performance management of strategic and critical suppliers. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), or an equivalent relevant degree or professional qualification, is highly desirable. Direct procurement experience within the engineering or professional services sector is highly desirable. Substantial procurement experience, with a strong track record of delivering measurable value through category management. Experience supporting bid submissions that require subconsultant or specialist supply-chain solutions. Demonstrable experience of driving commercial, operational and sustainable value from the supply chain. The ability to develop practical, innovative and creative solutions to complex business challenges. The commercial acumen to identify, prioritise and deliver optimisation opportunities. Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn data and management information into actionable insight. Resilience and determination to overcome challenges and deliver the best overall commercial outcome. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
Buying Manager (Food/FMCG) in London employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
