Assistant Procurement Manager - Indirect

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job The purpose of this key role is to support the indirect (internal) procurement and sourcing activities across the global Inchcape business. Working closely with the Procurement Support Manager, Regional CEOs, and cost centre owners, the role includes implementing the indirect procurement strategy for the business, supporting a sustainable cost reduction programme, leading vendor negotiations, and providing spend and savings transparency to all stakeholders. This role will focus on delivering cost savings to the business through contract negotiation and challenging internal processes and behaviours, and the implementation of long term spend governance. Key Accountabilities Support the CPO and Procurement Support Manager in the implementation of the indirect procurement strategy and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives. Ensure Group Procurement provides efficient and effective support to the regional businesses and central cost centres. Support the indirect procurement strategy to challenge and lower internal costs through vendor negotiation, review of product/service necessity, and challenging processes and behaviours. Take full responsibility for categories and vendors under your control. Proactively engage with relevant business units to undertake category reviews prior to renewal and ensure effective cost control and management. Source and evaluate new vendors with, or on behalf of, the local business units. Lead negotiations with vendors across specific indirect spend categories, and providing support to others who undertake negotiations locally. Monitor and manage implemented contracts to ensure consistent performance. Ensure assigned objectives and KPIs are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders. Provide monthly reports to track savings, cost avoidance, and forecast any increases. Drive innovation to facilitate efficiencies and consistently lower our cost base. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure indirect procurement compliance throughout the organisation. Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Companys requirements, policies and terms and conditions. Any other duties as required by the Procurement Support Manager. Key Deliverables As per Performance Objectives, which are reviewed on an annual basis. Direct Global Service Support Ethics & Integrity Organizational Commitment Planning and delivery Analytical thinking Key Adaptability and Change Influencing Innovative Project Management Risk Analysis Inter-cultural competence Management Business Acumen Connecting Business, Strategy & Geography Decision Making Establish Focus Managing Change Shares the Vision Managing Performance Knowledge, Experience & Skills Essential Minimum 5 years previous experience in a senior procurement role Experience in or exposure to the indirect or facilities management sector Experience of leading complex tender processes Knowledge and experience of contract and supply chain risk management Experience of vendor auditing Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures Self-starter and an innovative mindset Ability to work under minimum supervision Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance Excellent written and spoken English • Experience in large scale, complex, global service organization Experience in or exposure to the maritime industry Experience in negotiating port service contracts, such as towage Experience in implementing change management across a global organization Education and Professional Qualifications Essential Educated to degree or equivalent level. Other Requirements Essential • Eligibility to work in the relevant office location • Strong leadership skills • Excellent written communication skills in English • High personal standards • Team player • Ability to travel extensively • Empathy • Diplomacy • Moral courage • Desire for excellence • Ability to multi-task