Procurement Strategist
The Procurement Strategist plays a pivotal role in spearheading procurement activities across various categories, ensuring best-in-class value delivery and operational efficiency. This position guarantees full compliance with corporate governance principles and Group Procurement standards.
* Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for indirect spend, aligned with both business objectives and Group Procurement goals. Drive tangible improvements in cost, service, and supplier performance through data-driven decision-making. Lead tenders, benchmarking exercises, and contract negotiations to secure long-term value and mitigate risk.
* Supplier Partnership Management: Foster strong partnerships with suppliers that uphold high standards of quality, service, and innovation. Oversee supplier onboarding, evaluation, and approval processes in line with internal governance frameworks. Manage contract renewals, monitor compliance, and ensure sustainability and ethical standards are maintained.
* Operational Excellence: Provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and detailed spend analysis for procurement activities. Maintain accurate procurement data across ERP and BI systems (e.g., NAV, QlikSense, Excel). Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. Champion sustainability projects and contribute to environmental reporting and performance tracking.
* Leadership & Collaboration: Partner closely with Group Procurement, Finance, Engineering, QA, and Operations to maximise procurement effectiveness. Play an active role in cross-functional initiatives, including sustainability, digital transformation, and governance enhancement. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.
This role requires exceptional negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills. Strong analytical and numerical abilities, comfortable using data to inform strategy, are also essential. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is necessary. Highly organised individuals with excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness are ideal candidates. Clear and persuasive communicators with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills are preferred. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment are key characteristics of successful applicants.