Group Procurement Manager

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent dealer group in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement process. This role involves creating frameworks for spend analysis, supplier management, and negotiating contracts while engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess proven experience in procurement and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a full time, permanent contract with benefits including life assurance, pension scheme, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday entitlement

Staff Discounts

Johnsons Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with a strong track record as a Procurement Manager or equivalent position.
• Ability to connect operational realities with strategic objectives.
• Flexibility to travel regularly to the UK sites.

Responsibilities

• Create an overall procurement process framework in collaboration with the CFO.
• Manage the entire tender process and negotiate contract extensions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the procurement process.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest. We're looking for a General Manager / Brand Manager to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

Committed to growing our business, there is now an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team at Johnsons Cars.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create in combination with the CFO an overall procurement process framework for the business to include a defined strategy for:
• Creating a comprehensive list of current spend, supplier and contract terms for all relevant cost lines
• Complete responsibility for the entire tender process with the relevant categories for new requirements and negotiating extensions or renegotiations of existing contracts, in line with the proposed new procurement framework
• Working with internal stakeholders to ensure goods & services are appropriately specified and KPIs are developed for contracts
• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers, involving the business and/or the budget holder, legal and finance, to create advantageous contract solutions with suppliers
• Create a supplier and contract management database which will be the central portal where information such as project progress, contract status, terms and conditions and contract terms are collated
• Effectively communicating and engaging stakeholders throughout the procurement process
• Advising and assisting internal stakeholders on the procurement procedures, processes, business cases and governance.
• Analyse spend and contract performance to identify cost saving opportunities, improve processes and improve service levels
• Actively monitor all suppliers against their contract KPI’s, service levels and their financial health

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in both procurement with a strong track record as a Procurement Manager or equivalent position
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential
• Ability to connect operational realities with strategic objectives
• A strategic mindset, passion for procurement with attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• A CIPS qualification would be a distinct advantage

Flexibility to travel regularly to the UK sites

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UK's biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success, by joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday entitlement
• Staff Discounts
• Johnsons Benefits Platform

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