Strategic Procurement Manager - Logistics
Posted 22 days 9 hours ago by Cedar
£65,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Transport & Logistics Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
The Business:
A market leading retail brand with an award winning procurement function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:
- Develop and implement logistics procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
- Conduct market analysis to identify potential logistics service providers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and conditions.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key logistics service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues to ensure continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular supplier evaluations and renegotiations to optimise value.
- Logistics Optimization:
- Analyse logistics operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance the supply chain process.
- Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure smooth and efficient transportation and distribution.
- Budget Management:
- Develop and manage the logistics procurement budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
- Analyse spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
- Prepare and present regular reports on budget performance and procurement activities.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks in the logistics supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure that all logistics contracts include appropriate risk management provisions.
- Stay informed about industry trends and potential risks that could impact the supply chain.
Key Skills:
- Procurement and Negotiation:
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices, particularly in the logistics sector.
- Excellent negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with logistics service providers.
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking:
- Ability to analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and logistics operations.
- Strategic mindset to develop and implement effective procurement and logistics strategies.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Financial Acumen:
- Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis related to procurement and logistics.
- Ability to prepare and present financial reports and analyses.
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
- Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management principles and practices.
- Ability to identify opportunities for logistics optimisation and implement effective solutions.
- Qualifications:
- Proven experience in logistics procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a retail or supermarket environment.
- Professional certification in procurement or logistics (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CLTD) is a plus.
- Proficiency in procurement and logistics software and tools