Procurement Manager (GNFR)

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  • Identify opportunities for savings and/or added value
  • Work with senior managers to deliver savings
  • Develop and manage a centralised GNFR contract database
  • Develop and implement suitable cost evaluation tools
  • Work closely with those who have responsibility for GNFR purchasing and support with key supplier performance reviews to help build business capability
  • Constructively challenge on GNFR costs, decisions and proposals
  • Build relationships with current and external suppliers with the objective to drive down cost and increase value for money
  • Provide reports to the Executive Board which demonstrate identification of opportunities to reduce cost and show progress on delivery of cost reduction
  • Implement process for tender and selecting suppliers
Salary£70,000 - £85,000
Hours37.50 hours
Contract Type
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2022-08-17

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Identify opportunities for savings and/or added value
  • Work with senior managers to deliver savings
  • Develop and manage a centralised GNFR contract database
  • Develop and implement suitable cost evaluation tools
  • Work closely with those who have responsibility for GNFR purchasing and support with key supplier performance reviews to help build business capability
  • Constructively challenge on GNFR costs, decisions and proposals
  • Build relationships with current and external suppliers with the objective to drive down cost and increase value for money
  • Provide reports to the Executive Board which demonstrate identification of opportunities to reduce cost and show progress on delivery of cost reduction
  • Implement process for tender and selecting suppliers

Package Description

  • £70,000 - £85,000
  • Part-time considered upon application
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme; 5% employee, 3% employer
  • Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 10% store discount

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Excellent negotiating skills - ideally supported by professional training (e.g. GAP Partnership)
  • Highly analytical and numerate
  • Self-motivated, focused and result-orientated
  • Project management skills
  • Managerial experience in a GNFR procurement role (retail desirable)
  • Broad understanding of procurement strategy, policy and process
  • Knowledge of financial, legal and commercial contracts