UK Logistics Procurement Category Manager
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Location
London
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£85000 - £100000 per annum + BENEFITS PACKAGE
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Contact:
Sally Davis
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Contact email:
sally.davis@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
100000
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Salary low:
85000
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Job ref:
J691589-240924_1727188786
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Published:
3 months ago
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Expiry date:
2024-10-24
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Startdate:
ASAP
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Exciting and pivotal role, leading procurement across the UK Logistics Category. This role is a key appointment as part of a significant transformation programme for one of our global manufacturing clients and offers the opportunity to be instrumental in faciliating a fundamental change in direction for the business.
You will have:
- Solid logistics procurement experience, and understand the levers of play and the nuances within the category
- Be able to clearly demonstrate gravitas, credibility and commercial acumen: this role is strategically key and will have interaction at MD level, therefore you must be comfortable interacting with c suite stakeholders and gaining their buy-in
- Have demonstrable knowledge of setting up a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme for logistics suppliers
- Ideally have in-house experience working with a logistics provider
- Have managed large spends ideally in excess of $100m, purely on UK logistics, and comfortable making decisions at this level of responsibility
- Be able to effect change management at grassroots level to generate and implement category strategy
- Be comfortable working in an agile and fast paced environment
This role can operate on a remote or hybrid basis but will require some European and UK travel.
Interviews will take place asap, therefore please apply immediately
Interviews will take place immediately, therefore please reach out for a chat asap