Procurement Manager - Vending
Reading
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Wholesale; this is a newly created strategic role within the Procurement Team. The role will be responsible for procurement activities and strategic sourcing across multiple vending disciplines: Self-serve Food & beverage, tender support, equipment purchasing/leasing, technical service, route vending and contract management.The role being new offers future potential for progression and line management.
Key Responsibilties:- Managing the vending category and driving growth
- Develop and implement category strategies that optimise spending, increase purchasing income and deliver strategic value
- Manage complex tender processes, leveraging cross-category insights and negotiation strategies
- Contract management at supplier and operational levels
- Create and maintain a robust supplier performance evaluation framework
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers at national, regional and potentially international level
- Supporting cross-functional projects that drive efficiencies and innovation
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, especially around data protection
- Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance procurement effectiveness
- Building and maintaining relationships with key business stakeholders
- Influencing key business decision makers and bringing them on board with procurement category strategies while also taking into account business needs and requirements
What you'll need to succeed :
- 5-7 years procurement experience
- Proven track record & knowledge of all things Vending
- Ability to carry out category management and expertise in strategic sourcing
- Understanding of procurement compliance requirements
- Technology and digital services knowledge
- Advanced understanding of contract negotiation principles
What you'll get in return :
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
- Plus your birthday off
- Company pension
- Life Assurance cover
- Medical insurance
- Discretionary bonus
- Car Allowance
- Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas
- Wellbeing assistance
- Volunteering Days
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary Carer leave
- Wedding/Commitment day leave
What you need to do now
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