I am working on an exclusive basis with my client to join their procurement and supply chain organisation; to be accountable for developing and embedding procurement strategies in conjunction with other functions, for delivering total cost of ownership requirements, partnering with key suppliers in target category areas, leading strategic category procurement (sourcing) related activities, and ensuring responsibility for sourcing is managed directly through the sourcing team and indirectly across other colleagues.
S/he would also lead the management of accreditation procedures of overall supply chain and supplier performance management procedures, ensuring cost/quality requirements are met and for operational delivery through an outsourcing model for key categories of spend.
While this role directly manages an Assistant Buyer who supports the overall procurement strategy deliverables, s/he would liaise closely with the neighbouring logistics team in ensuring the drafting of competent requests for quotations, integrating purchase ordering processes into framework agreements, developing budgets, and setting savings targets.
Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
United Utilities (UU) is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List.
Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
United Utilities (UU) is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List.
Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.
We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
United Utilities (UU) is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List.