Procurement & Contracts Manager

My client is a leading provider in the sustainable food waste recycling sector for both Local Authorities and commercial organisations.

There is a comprehensive Job Description available for interested candidates but the main purpose of the role is below:

• Deliver against the procurement strategy and own the procurement plan
• Build strong relationships with all key suppliers and potential suppliers
• Reduce the underlying cost base (whilst preserving quality and service) and mitigate cost
  increases
• Rationalise and consolidate suppliers to create a lean and well managed supply base
• Use competition to drive down prices and improve supplier performance
• Secure and manage contracts, frameworks and rebate agreements
• Challenge consumption and identify opportunities to “spend to save”
• Manage the vetting and on-boarding processes for new and existing suppliers
• Deliver data insights and management information on category spend, opportunities and
  supplier performance
• Communicate effectively with stakeholder and lead with strong process governance

Experience Required:

• Demonstrable experience of delivery in a Procurement or Supply Chain function in similar role
• Category or supply chain management in construction, engineering, manufacturing or similar
  sectors
• Tendering, bench-marking and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of procuring heavy plant and machinery (lease/buy), OEM procurement and
  commodities (motors, bearings, gearboxes, hoses, pumps) and related O&M or service
  contracts beneficial
• CIPS or similar accreditation / qualification