Procurement & Commercial Lead - Tech Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the Transport & Retail industry with a significant footprint across the UK.

• Develop and implement strategic procurement processes
• Lead negotiation with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Anticipate and manage any supply chain risks
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for logistics management and distribution
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the team
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and EU laws and financial regulations
• Responsible for contract negotiation, commercial terms, renews and end-to-end procurement.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commercial Manager should have:

• A degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• Proven working experience as a procurement manager or officer with 10+yrs experience
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a knack for reading the market
• stakeholder management
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Strong leadership capabilities

• Salary aim: £90,000 give or take base + package
• Generous holiday leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

We are excited to meet with candidates who can bring their unique skills and experiences to our team. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the Transport & Distribution industry, then we strongly encourage you to apply.