Head Of Procurement

Purpose of Position

The Head of Procurement is a new role responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise wide procurement strategy in a 2bn turnover company to support the businesss objectives including defining the purchasing policy and processes and managing a high performing team of procurement experts.

Key Tasks / Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute an enterprise wide procurement strategy aligned with the companys overall business objectives focusing on cost reduction compliance risk mitigation supplier relationship management and sustainability.

• Category Management: Lead the development and implementation of category management strategies across all business spend categories identifying opportunities for cost savings consolidation and value creation.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers negotiating favourable terms and conditions ensuring performance and fostering innovation and Collaboration.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain including supplier financial stability geopolitical risks and supply disruptions. Implement robust risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Define compliance due diligence requirements and audit responsibilities.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a highperforming procurement team fostering a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and results orientation. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation including operations finance legal and sustainability to ensure alignment and support for procurement initiatives.

• Performance Management: Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics to track the effectiveness of procurement strategies and initiatives. Monitor and report on procurement performance to the Ops Board and SLT.

Qualifications :

Skills and Competencies

• Experience: Significant experience in a senior / managerial procurement role preferably within logistics or transportation.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.

• Leadership and team management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of procurement professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders suppliers and senior management.

• Influencing and persuasion: Ability to influence key decisionmakers and gain buyin for procurement strategies and initiatives.

• Problem solving and decisionmaking: Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address complex challenges and make informed decisions.

• Ethics and compliance: Upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Additional Information :

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our awardwinning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few

• Enhanced maternity and paternity package 
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends 
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you! Apply today.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime