Concept are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a Director of Procurement at a global company who is looking to grow their strategic procurement function. Joining a collaborative team, you will be working as a senior member of the procurement team, taking responsibility for the strategic sourcing and category management for all retail related categories.
Your Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the senior team in the delivery of the overall procurement business strategy, with direct accountability for all Retail related categories.
- Working with Retail Category Management team to set and implement, sourcing and procurement strategies for all assigned Retail 3rd party spend.
- Negotiating proposals, contract modifications and agreements as required.
- Consolidating expenditure and suppliers wherever appropriate, to maximise volumes and minimise complexity.
The Successful candidate will need the following:
- Relevant sourcing and category management experience within retail.
- Good negotiation skills and an ability to influence key decision makers.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to structure workload, to plan and multi-task efficiently.
This is a hybrid role based out of their offices in Heston with occasional travel to sites across the country. This role offers the successful candidate a salary in the range of £60,000 - £65,000 + a range of wider benefits to support your family, finances and well being.