- 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
Procurement Manager (GNFR)
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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