Senior Procurement Manager - Swindon, United Kingdom - Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

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Swindon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking for a new job within a business who cares about the environment and making a positive change for the future?

Do you have previous Sustainability Procurement Management experience?

Then this may be the job for you
We are currently recruiting for a
Senior Procurement Manager for a well-established, forward-thinking client in the
Swindon area.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to work for a large, international organisationthat values change, innovation and sustainability.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including hybrid working, a truly flexible working scheme, a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, and a competitive pension plan.

They also providea bonus scheme, life insurance and death in service coverage, as well as medical cover.

Additionally, they support a healthy lifestyle by offering a free onsite gym, wellbeing centre, cycle to work program, as well as vouchers for eye tests and flu jabs.

Main Duties:

Take charge of international projects focused on Sustainability and Strategy, collaborating closely with various departments.
Create and facilitate strategic concepts and methodologies, prioritising Sustainability, Procurement Strategy, and Market Intelligence.
Establish and continually improve Sustainability initiatives across three areas: Environmental, Social/Human Rights, and Governance, with a particular focus on the supply chain.
Develop and track Sustainabilityrelated performance indicators such as GHG emissions and human rights compliance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Procurement Sustainability and Strategy, liaising with other departments as needed.
Generate highquality management proposals and information papers, drawing on extensive knowledge and expertise.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including operational procurement teams, Group and OpCo Sustainability teams, and external partners such as suppliers and associations.
Build and maintain strong, sustainable relationships with international stakeholders.

Required Skills:

A passionate advocate for Sustainability with deep expertise and experience in key areas such as Environmental, Social/Human Rights, and Governance.
Several years of professional experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
A highly independent, systematic, quality

- and goal-oriented approach to work, with a broad range of methodological skills.

Proven experience in project management and presenting skills, having served as a project or subproject manager on previous occasions.
A moderate willingness to travel internationally to collaborate with stakeholders and support the business objectives.