DescriptionAbout You:
As our Procurement/Cost Manager you will lead an existing team provide strategic cost advice and ensure financial efficiency across all our store projects. This is a unique opportunity to own the end-to-end product design procurement processes and supply chain.
About the role:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead inspire and drive the existing Procurement team.
- Provide expert cost management advice and guidance throughout the business.
- Champion excellence in cost planning commercial management and financial efficiency alongside our Project Management team.
- Cultivate and maintain robust client relationships continuously expanding our offerings.
- Deliver strategic cost advice for all aspects of our dynamic store projects.
- Ensure outstanding profitability quality and sales team satisfaction across all engagements.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the on-time delivery of all store fixtures goods and services.
- Oversee the timely placement of orders and contracts aligning with planned and forecasted demand.
- Take full ownership of product design procurement processes and the entire supply chain.
- Conduct essential supplier visits both within the UK and internationally.
Who Were Looking For:
- Extensive senior leadership experience in cost management and procurement strategy within the retail space
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic cost and financial oversight.
- Strong business development capabilities.
- An inspirational leadership style with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative team-focused approach.
- A highly skilled and effective negotiator.
Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in Commercial Management or Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Alternatively a qualification in a procurement-specific field or equivalent to the membership level of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or RICS.
If you are ready to take total ownership and drive significant impact in a dynamic retail environment we want to hear from you!
Required Experience:
Manager