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Procurement Manager
August 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Procurement Manager
Location: Hybrid working with some requirements to travel to Sapphire House, Rushden, Northamptonshire
Business Unit: Kier Group Services - Procurement
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent. Able to consider part time working and job share.
Our Group Procurement team provides a high-quality service to its customers which is underpinned by our Kier Group core values. We collaborate with our internal and external stakeholders to build trust and add value. We've built a culture of continuous improvement and an environment where our employees are empowered to fulfil their potential.
The team are part way through a multi-year transformation to be a Procurement Centre of Excellence and we're now recruiting for a Sustainable Procurement Manager to champion our Sustainable Procurement agenda across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Procurement, in this Sustainable Procurement Manager role, you will seek to enhance the value of Sustainable Procurement across the function and promote Sustainable Procurement best practice. You will drive continuous improvement by monitoring and regularly reviewing our Sustainable Procurement strategy to ensure successful delivery alongside the Building for a Sustainable World Framework. This role will also involve acting as the key ambassador for our Centralised Group Procurement Function, ensuring our key message, content and deliverables are communicated to our supply chain partners and key stakeholders via our Group Marcomms Team. You will seek to enhance the value across the Procurement lifecycle, upskilling our Group Procurement Team to identify the risks and opportunities and ensure Group Procurement processes and policies are adopted by the team.
What are we looking for?
An adaptable, proactive and forward-thinking individual with a passion for Sustainability. You will have proven experience of managing strategic stakeholder and supplier relationships with a solid understanding of Procurement processes related to Category Management and Buying. You'll understand the supply chain risks and opportunities, primarily focused around the Environmental and Social impacts and be an advocate for positive change with the ability to influence others and add value to our Group Sustainable Procurement strategy. Familiarity with materials and trades used across the industries is desirable.
Find out more here about the great rewards and benefits we offer our employees.
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Closing Date: Friday 30th September 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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