Procurement Category Manager - International Freight

£55,000 - £70,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Benefits

Location: Hertfordshire (Flexible working/WFH available)

1st Executive are looking to identify a Procurement Category Manager - International Freight to join a FTSE100 organisation that is undergoing a transformation; due to growth of the function following a recently appointed Chief Procurement Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to stamp your mark on the International Freight category.

Role:

• Development & implementation of International Freight category sourcing strategies.
• Management of the strategic sourcing lifecycle, from supplier selection, contract and price negotiation, management of the tender process, through to post-contract award SRM and performance assessment
• Identification of process improvement opportunities, and promoting procurement best practice
• Consistently track and report on savings targets for specified sub-categories using the agreed process
• Delivering best value purchasing: cost savings, quality, flexibility, governance and strategic vendor relationships

Requirements:

• Demonstrable International Freight Category experience within a large, complex organisation
• Procurement management and negotiation skills, experience of managing large multi-million pound sourcing events.
• Strong commercial acumen
• Solid working knowledge of e-procurement systems & processes
• People management experience, whether direct or indirect / matrix is advantageous
• Development of self, high standards of personal ethic

If this role is of interest, please call Brad Mills on 07458 142 936, email brad.mills@1st-executive.com or click apply below.