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Procurement Manager

Wavelength
Job LocationCity of London
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Are you someone with sound procurement knowledge, the drive to make an impact in a global business and the desire to work with supportive humans that accept you for who you areIf so please read on, you may just have found your new home.About YouIf the following sounds like we are describing you then you will probably love working in our team.

  • Outcomes - You focus on the success of the projects you help deliver
  • Analyse - you enjoy understanding the meaning behind facts and figures
  • Passion - You like to get deep into your work and bring a lot of enthusiasm
  • Communication - you enjoy sharing your findings with others so the business can benefit from your work
  • Technology enthusiast - You love tech and enjoy working with others that do too
  • Grow - You love learning new things and want to grow your role as you get more experienced
    • About the RoleYoure joining the team to use your knowledge and procurement experience to manage the company’s supply of products and services, removing inconsistencies and bringing in improved service standards. Youll be based in London, responsible for global strategy across UK, Europe, Asia and other new markets.Success in this role looks like:
  • Happy internal stakeholders - Just in time delivery of services, stationary & POS
  • Engaged & reliable suppliers - A tendering process with service standards and improved SLAs
  • Cost reductions to invest - Discover effective ways to cut procurement expenses, so we can invest in growth and our people
    • In order to achieve this success your week to week activities may include:
  • Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
  • Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
  • Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
  • Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
  • Examine and test existing contracts
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
  • Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
  • Collaborate with related departments such as Logistics and Finance
  • Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
  • Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
  • Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
  • Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
  • You will have the support of our team based in India to help implement your strategies
    • Requirements
  • Proven working experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of procurement preferred
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
  • Talent in negotiations and networking
  • Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
  • Experience in collecting and analysing data
  • BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration would be an advantage
    • About UsThe best ideas are often the simplest. The Complete Entertainment eXchange, CeX, takes the buy and sell concept and updates it by trading in digital entertainment products. CeX shops buy, sell and exchange mobile phones, games, electronics, computers and DVDs directly from the public.We also have sister brands where the same concept has been applied. With Designer Exchange, we trade in designer products such as handbags, watches, jewellery etc. With KidX, we deal in children’s products such as clothes, pushchairs, toys, nursing products etc. Be Part Of A Growing TeamWe have over 600 stores (Corporate and Franchise) in 10 countries, and three brands. Our business is constantly growing, we have a fantastic culture and a very flat management structure.Our Offices Where You Will Be WorkingYou will be based at our HQ in London. We are an eclectic bunch with flexible arrangements, its not a surprise to see people arriving for work at all hours.The environment is designed to encourage your creativity, whether it is at the office bar, where you will often find people chatting about an exciting new project, or in the kitchen, having a snack from our stocked fridge, or sitting in our Super Mario toadstool room. We can be huddled around someones laptop working on a challenge, or having an impromptu after work gaming session. The idea is we are all part of a big team, where we encourage everyone to collaborate on the latest challenge or idea. We work closely as a team, and even have our own music festival each year in the summer, where you get to meet people from all over the company. We also have regular events in the office for everyone to enjoy. Whilst you will be working alongside lots of other teams and departments you will be reporting into our Commercial Director, Dave Butler, who sits on the Board of Directors, this is a great opportunity for you to deliver a profound positive impact on a global business.If we sound like a team you need to be a part of then apply today, we would love to hear from you. Benefits:
  • A team where your voice is heard
  • 28 Days holiday rising to 31 days (including Bank Holidays)
  • Flexible hours including work from home
  • Opportunity for international travel
  • Staff discount
  • Annual company music festival
    • Required skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Purchasing

    • Keyskills :
    Analytical Skills Logistics Procurement Purchasing

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