Job Description

The post holder will be required to manage and develop the Delta procurement team across both Direct and Indirect Categories. This is a Group Role, reporting to the CFO, with direct management of the procurement team.
The Direct team source, mainly on a domestic scale, a wide range of input products to service a highly diverse print & service-based business. The Indirect remit covers a wide range of product and services, including procurement of categories such as outsourced print, energy, security, logistics and temporary labor as well as oversight of other purchasing within facilities, installation services and permanent display. Solutions need to be cost effective while also satisfying other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.

Responsibilities

• To develop, implement and maintain the purchasing strategy and related policies to include cost reduction, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements and process efficiencies
• Development and reporting of procurement metrics against budget, stock turn, stock outs and the financial impact of purchasing decisions
• Forecasting procurement needs and negotiating contracts as required to deliver savings across the supply chain
• Discussing defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others, undertaking root cause analysis, taking corrective and preventative action
• Negotiating best prices and contracts with approved suppliers, suggesting beneficial changes
• Developing constructive relationships with the Companies key suppliers
• Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Stakeholder Management, liaising with suppliers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Identifying potential suppliers, reviewing existing suppliers, and building and maintaining effective relationships and ensuring suppliers are aligned to meet business needs
• Ensuring consistency and maximizing synergies in procurement processes across the Group
• Evaluating and advising on market conditions, providing timely analysis and assess areas for growth
• Evaluating bids, making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
• Reporting to the Executive Board business activity and performance data
• Managing and developing the procurement team in order to increase their effectiveness
• Ensuring that the team’s personal knowledge is up to date on systems, product, material and technical processes.
• Managing the team’s performance, reviewing on a regular basis, and developing, coaching and training, where necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years’ experience in a procurement leadership role
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness & an analytical thinker
• In depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing and negotiation terms
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a changing and deadline driven environment
• Professional approach to problem solving and internal customer relations
• Knowledge and understanding of permanent and promotional Point of Sale production practices and processes
• Ability to work independently and handle ambiguity
• Effective leadership skills
• CIPS accreditation would be desirable