Procurement Lead - London, United Kingdom - Quest Search and Selection

Quest Search and Selection

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref:
JO | £ £ per annum + Car + Bonus + Benefits | Location:London, England | Added:15/02/24

_ Please note this is a relocation opportunity to The Hague region in Holland, though we are targeting people in the UK & EU the role would require full relocation if not based in this area already.
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Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a global leading multimodal & logistics company. They provide robust solutions for B2B across road sea and rail across the continent. They employ over 600 globally to ensure a reliable service and efficient trade flow management around the world.

Responsibilities of this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics)
role:

Support the implementation of state-of-the-art methods, processes, and tools related to strategic procurement, including material group management, supplier management, framework agreements, and best-cost country sourcing.
Take a personal lead in key negotiations, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the procurement process.
Being at the forefront of the spend optimisation strategy and making savings across the group.
Lead a team of circa 6 people within Road, Marine, Rail and Category etc.
Lead and be management within a matrix structure with global points of contact.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement a robust category and supplier management structure.
Develop and execute appropriate strategies, aligning with colleagues from production units and buying teams to drive spend optimization and create value for customers.
Analyse procurement data to identify savings opportunities for each category/supplier and derive negotiation strategies.

To be successful in this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -**- You must have a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in a roles such as Head of Senior Procurement, Procurement Lead, or Senior Category Manager.

This is a large global player in the market with spend reaching 500,000 million Euros, so would be looking for someone in a similar size organisation.
Working in a Logistics and Supply Chain is highly desirable, but other blue chip FMCG and consumer brands would be highly considered.
Ideally you have worked within a business with a lead office or large Hub in Europe.
Needs to still be hands on, flexible in approach, good internal stakeholder experience (they work in a matrix model) and able to work with different cultures, team and people to gain results.
Happy to look at someone ambitious looking for their next step to a Head of position.
Exhibit excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills, along with a persuasive personality capable of gaining support at all organisational levels.
Demonstrate a robust understanding of procurement processes, tools, procedures, and best practices, coupled with a handson approach.
Excel in managing multiple projects and priorities within a fastpaced environment.
Is happy and flexible to travel as there is weekly travel within Europe
Bring handson negotiation experience to the table

Benefits for this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -**- 15% bonus

Holiday days
Company car
Other benefits and discounts expected in a bluechip organisation.
Some relocation assistance can be provided but is reviewed on a case by case basis.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.