Chief Procurement Officer (Hiring Immediately) - Smethwick

DPD is a member of Geopost, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Purpose of Position

The Head of Procurement is a new role responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise wide procurement strategy in a £2bn turnover company to support the business’s objectives including defining the purchasing policy and processes and managing a high performing team of procurement experts.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute an enterprise wide procurement strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives, focusing on cost reduction, compliance, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management and sustainability.
• Category Management: Lead the development and implementation of category management strategies across all business spend categories, identifying opportunities for cost savings, consolidation, and value creation.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and conditions, ensuring performance, and fostering innovation and Collaboration.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supplier financial stability, geopolitical risks, and supply disruptions. Implement robust risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Define compliance due diligence requirements and audit responsibilities.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and results orientation. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation, including operations, finance, legal, and sustainability, to ensure alignment and support for procurement initiatives.
• Performance Management: Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics to track the effectiveness of procurement strategies and initiatives. Monitor and report on procurement performance to the Ops Board and SLT.

• Experience: Significant experience in a senior / managerial procurement role, preferably within logistics or transportation.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
• Leadership and team management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and senior management.
• Influencing and persuasion: Ability to influence key decision-makers and gain buy-in for procurement strategies and initiatives.
• Problem solving and decision-making: Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address complex challenges and make informed decisions.
• Ethics and compliance: Upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

About our benefits:

To name but a few…

• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.