1st Executive are looking to identify a Procurement Category Manager - Logistics (Distribution & Warehousing) to join a FTSE100 organisation that is undergoing a transformation; due to growth of the function following a recently appointed CPO. This is an exciting opportunity to stamp your mark on the Logistics category with a focus on Secondary Distribution. You will be leading a large annual spend and running multiple c.£100M+ tenders.

Role:

• Development & implementation of Logistics (Distribution & Warehousing) 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 Logistics (Distribution & Warehousing) 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 or apply below.