Procurement Officer / Assistant

Procurement Officer / Assistant

Location:Leeds - Hybrid

Function: Group Supply Chain

Be at the heart of a 195M supply chain operation. Shape the future of procurement across the UK & Europe.

At Cox our Group Supply Chain Team sits at the very centre of our UK & European operations connecting with every business unit influencing strategic decisions and delivering value far beyond cost savings. Were the trusted advisors to senior leaders the guardians of risk CSR and supplier relationships and the driving force behind smarter more sustainable procurement.

With 128 years of success and a track record of growth through mergers and acquisitions were a business thats always moving forward. And now were looking for a Procurement Officer / Assistant whos ready to grow with us.

The Role

This is a careerbuilding opportunity for someone with a passion for procurement and a hunger to develop. Youll work alongside seasoned supply chain experts gaining exposure to highvalue contracts multigeography projects and strategic initiatives that shape the way we operate.

Your focus will be on:

• Delivering measurable savings and hitting quarterly procurement targets.

• Analysing spend to identify efficiencies harmonise suppliers and reduce fragmented purchasing.

• Supporting major projects across the UK & Europe from contract management to supplier relationship optimisation.

• Producing insightful reports and management information to guide decisionmaking.

• Driving value through negotiation price harmonisation volume aggregation and total cost of ownership analysis.

What Youll Bring

• 2 years supply chain experience (CIPS accreditation or working towards is a plus).

• A track record of delivering savings and managing contracts.

• Strong business acumen and the agility to work across a complex matrix organisation.

• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and a flair for analysis.

• An innovative mindset spotting opportunities for improvement and acting on them.

Why Join Us

• Impact at scale influence 195M in annual spend.

• Career growth learn from industry experts and gain exposure to senior leadership.

• Variety & challenge work across multiple categories geographies and strategic projects.

• Valuesdriven culture we live by the Cox Family values with a focus on sustainability diversity and excellence.

Apply today and take your procurement career to the next level at the very centre of a business thats been growing innovating and leading for over a century.

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Cox Automotive is the worlds largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers fleets and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers core needs across vehicle
solutions mobility remarketing funding and retail.