Procurement Manager – Sainsbury’s Jobs

Job Type: Procurement Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Company: Sainsbury’s

As a Procurement Manager at Sainsbury’s, you will work with a driven and enthusiastic team that is committed to producing outstanding outcomes for the company. You will have the chance to take complete control of the sourcing and commercial strategy for the category you have been assigned, developing compelling category plans that offer Sainsbury’s good value for its money. You will increase our competitive edge, reduce risk, and assist in providing exceptional solutions for our clients and coworkers as a strategic sourcing specialist. Our dedication to inquisitiveness, creativity, and ongoing enhancement will motivate you to question the current state of affairs and impact corporate strategy across all tiers. Join our team to become a part of a company that values honesty, cultivates enduring connections with stakeholders, and provides a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere for professional and personal growth.

Responsabilities:

It will be your duty to assume complete accountability for the sourcing and commercial strategy for the category or subcategories that you have been allocated. This will entail developing compelling category strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk factors while offering a supply chain that is appropriate for the job. You will autonomously carry out these category plans with your excellent commercial acumen, using a strategic sourcing technique that strengthens Sainsbury’s competitive edge and produces exceptional solutions for clients and coworkers. Leading cross-functional teams to execute business change and engaging in tough talks and discussions with senior stakeholders and important suppliers will be within your wheelhouse. As an essential business partner, you will successfully manage supplier risk and performance while pushing and encouraging stakeholders as needed. You will lead contractual and strategic partner management within your category, discover possibilities and ideas, and cultivate fruitful partnerships with major suppliers. You’ll also help the department succeed as a whole, lead by example for the team, and make sure category plans follow supplier management and procurement guidelines.

Requeriments:

You are a seasoned and astute procurement specialist with a proven track record of developing and carrying out comprehensive category plans. Your in-depth knowledge of developing trends and external supply markets allows you to offer insightful suggestions and practical solutions that promote company success. You stand out for your capacity to manage cross-functional teams, have tough talks and negotiations, and cultivate positive working relationships with important stakeholders and suppliers. You are able to effectively manage risks and optimize outcomes while striking a balance between the demands of the business, customers, and colleagues thanks to your strong commercial acumen, critical thinking abilities, and perseverance. Being a reliable source of information and solutions, you are essential in determining the commercial and sourcing strategy, providing excellent value, and guaranteeing that Sainsbury’s and its clients receive exceptional solutions.

Essentials

• An accomplished procurement specialist, or equivalent relevant commercial expertise, with a track record of developing and implementing strong end-to-end category plans
• A thorough and current grasp of the external supply markets, as well as knowledge and awareness of new developments, opportunities, and threats in your area of expertise
• Familiarity with third-party negotiations and knowledge of contract law
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Strong communication skills both in writing and verbally, with presentation experience
• Experience managing stakeholders, displaying the capacity to persuade, constructively challenge, and confidently engage up to and including the level of senior manager, while also effectively communicating difficult concepts in a straightforward manner

Ideal

• Knowledge of managing relationships with third parties
• An inquisitive and curious nature
• Analytical abilities and critical thinking
• Strong both operationally and tactically, with astute business sense
• Resilient and flexible, able to help others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment adjust during times of change.