1st Executive have been engaged to recruit a number of key roles as part of a major procurement start-up programme - within a Greenfield environment. We have been tasked with sourcing a Procurement Strategy Manager, with responsibility for the development and roll-out of best practice Procurement & SRM processes, policies and technology tools. The jobholder will create an awareness of best practice, and culture of continuous improvement!

Role:
The jobholder will be tasked with developing a common 'best-practice' approach to Procurement & SRM, as well designing and implementing appropriate technology solutions, Contract Management Solutions, Risk Assessment and MI reporting tools (KPI's & Dashboards).

By driving continuous improvement across the procurement function the jobholder will ensure that the team is delivering against savings targets, efficiency measures, values, internal satisfaction levels and agreed timescales. Furthermore, the jobholder will ensure improved utilisation of ERP systems and eSourcing tools.

By designing Procurement Policy, and related processes that incorporate Ethics and CSR requirements, the jobholder will ensure the function is capable of passing internal and external audits (including CIPS accreditation).

Experience:
- Experience in supporting the development of Procurement & SRM Strategy

- Evidence of developing process, policy and systems strategy for Group Procurement functions

- Evidence of developing, leading, coaching and mentoring team members

- Evidence of developing Contract Management and Supplier Risk Assessment processes

- Ideally Degree qualified