Average Procurement Manager salary in Welwyn Garden City

Job title: Procurement ManagerLocation: Welwyn Garden CityDuration: 3 months initiallyAdecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.The role:We have a great opportunity for a Lead Procurement Manager to join a successful team, to manage and develop various elements of the Property category including developing the strategy for Distribution Automation which will require working alongside technology, distribution and Property stakeholders.Responsibilities:· Delivering high savings targets through implementation of robust sourcing events, ensuring that suppliers meet all operational requirements whilst providing the best value.· Ensure strong relationships with suppliers & stakeholders to support, endorse and deliver plans aligned to category procurement strategies to realise business savings and support innovation.· Developing and delivering procurement strategies, which truly support the business objectives.· Writing and delivering the procurement category plan for Distribution Automation· Implementation of robust contracts across the category· Consistently track and report on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process.· Lead supplier reviews, acting as an escalation point for contract-related issues.· Assess the opportunity to maximise scale and work with my clients international teams and subsidiary businesses.· Review existing and potential new suppliers and assess their sustainability to supply, minimising risk, and optimising service.· Using good judgement, build new and develop existing supplier relationships to ensure continued suitability and create greater value across the organisation. · Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligenceRequirements:· Leadership skills - the ability to lead and coach a team of 3 procurement managers. · Experience in developing talent to grow our capability with creative and ambitious opportunities.· Procurement management, contract management and negotiation skills, experience of managing large multi-million-pound sourcing events.· Strong commercial acumen · A character with drive and resilience· Ability to influence and challenge the norm. Able to bring new concepts and ideas to life and bring senior colleagues on board.· Capability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, driving innovation across the category.· Experience in a retail procurement role is welcomed but not crucial. A flexible and enthusiastic approach to learning the category specifics is preferred.Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Procurement Manager / Buyer - Corporate Services Hertfordshire based head office - Hybrid working £55-60k + car allowance & strong package Our client: When it comes to developing category leading food brands and being recognized for leading innovation then they don’t come much bigger than this food manufacturer.With their continued investment into their brands and people it’s no wonder they are held in such high regard by their competitors and customers.Clearly, this food group is not small. In fact, they boast some of the most powerful brands in the grocery industry. With compelling growth plans, they are now looking to strengthen an already first-class procurement team. The role: We are looking for a Procurement Manager to support our Marketing function, sourcing Marketing services including but not limited to creative, data & analytic, design and digital agencies.You will work closely with the Marketing team to ensure best value is achieved from their budgets by identifying new opportunities and implementing these opportunities.You will develop procurement strategies that support business objectives.As a Procurement Manager will regular market analysis, benchmark data and supplier evaluation, to support category planning and mitigate risk.Negotiate and implement contracts, through a range of tendering processes to meet business requirements.Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment of business objectives. Ideal candidate: Experience in Buying / Procurement function ideally within marketing or corporate servicesStrong negotiation experience with track record of successNumerate and skilled in data analysis and insightsExcellent communication and organisation skillsAbility to build collaborative relationships with key suppliersResilient and decisive in making fast-paced decisions Benefits & details: Salary pitched at £55-60k + packageBonus opportunity based on performanceCommitment to development and progression opportunities Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17086/7 Confidentiality assured. Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on this site. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found right at the bottom of this page.

Procurement Manager / Buyer - Packaging Hertfordshire based head office - Hybrid working £55-60k + car allowance & strong package Our client: Is an instantly recognizable FMCG food manufacturer with enviable success.Manufacture a mix of category leading own label and branded products across multiple food categoriesInspire a culture of ownership, autonomy and developmentAre renowned for nurturing talent and offering cross functional progression The role: We are looking for someone who can manage multiple packaging categories across the entire business.You will develop procurement strategies that support business objectives.Implement risk management and sustainability targets, support Innovation agenda, and drive Sustainability Strategies delivery.As a Procurement Manager, you excel at identifying market & pricing trends and managing complex negotiations. Ideal candidate: Experience in FMCG Buying / Procurement function ideally within packagingStrong negotiation experience with track record of successNumerate and skilled in data analysis and insightsExcellent communication and organisation skillsAbility to build collaborative relationships with key suppliers.Resilient and decisive in making fast-paced decisions. Benefits & details: Salary pitched at £55-60k + packageBonus opportunity based on performanceCommitment to development and progression opportunities Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17085/7Confidentiality assured. Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on this site. Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found right at the bottom of this page.