Purpose of Role
- The Cluster Sourcing Lead within Procurement is the Regional subject matter expert for all categories of spend under management, providing knowledge of the supplier landscape and a detailed understanding of stakeholders’ requirements, to align the most appropriate capabilities to the current and future needs, driving and delivering commercial value to underpin the TMS contractual obligations to the client(s).
- Work as part of the Global Procurement team to develop, define, implement and ensure compliance with Group or business-wide Procurement Strategies, Mandatory Governance, Processes, Policies and Standards.
- Define and deploy the Cluster sourcing strategy for the relevant categories across their defined geographies, using strategic sourcing methodologies and supplier stakeholder management principles.
- Deliver value through collaboration with the relevant member(s) of the Global Procurement Team, client facing teams and operational functions to identify and successfully implement opportunities to drive outcomes.
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Develop, define, implement and regularly review the Cluster category sourcing strategy and processes (including Supplier Management, Quality and other Procurement processes) for the relevant geographies or clients, either directly or in collaboration with the Cluster Sourcing Team or Global Procurement Team (when required).
- Line management responsibility for the Cluster Sourcing Team, ensuring they are motivated, continuously developed (personally and professionally) and performance and delivery is measured and reportable.
- Communicate and influence identified stakeholders at all levels to gain commitment to the category plan.
- Supplier relationship owner for key suppliers, as defined by the supplier / spend segmentation.
- Identify continuous improvement and step-change opportunities for product and service specifications, using stakeholder and supplier networks.
- Run significant value delivery projects and competitive sourcing processes to deliver measurable cost savings through supplier negotiation, improved TCO initiatives and improved commercial strategies.
- Support the client facing teams to maximise gross profit margins through knowledge of the client contractual agreements.
- Ensure compliance of contractual terms with suppliers including financials, SLAs and KPIs.
- Maintain an expert knowledge of technology developments and innovation in the supplier base, to identify future opportunities and potential impact on sourcing strategy and delivery.
- Ensure all data is auditable and benchmark and savings are evaluated in line with the commercial strategy.
- Support business objectives from a commercial, growth, supply chain and subject matter expertise perspective.
- Review and assess supply interruption risks, taking necessary action to mitigate / manage such risks.
- Assist with shaping the development of category plans and strategies, as part of the global Procurement team
- Work both independently and with Global Procurement and Finance/Legal to negotiate favourable contract terms.
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University Graduate Preferred
- Valuable post-graduate / master's degree
- CIPS or EU equivalent desirable
- Ideally 3 years relevant experience at the same or similar level
- Microsoft-Office suite
Additional Information
- Operational Relationships
- Internal Relationships
- Cluster Director
- Client Services / Account Management
- Design, Innovation & Sustainability
- Purchase Direction
- Procurement
- Operations
- Technical Managers
- Quality Managers
- Legal
- Compliance
- Supply Chain Manager
- External Relationships
- Clients (where required)
- Supplier
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Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Vision & Strategy Development
- Communication
- Performance Management
- SPM &SRM
- Technical, Category & Supply Market Expertise
- Commercial Acumen
- Project Management
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
