Procurement and SCM Manager

Procurement and SCM Manager Ref: VN050 London/Manchester

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Procurement and SCM Manager to join our dynamic team.

As the Procurement and SCM Manager you will be a part of our facilities management business that oversees work for leading organisations across the public and private sectors around the world. You will report into UK based central procurement & SCM function.

The role is a hybrid working arrangement with some travel requirements to client's office.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic procurement, including sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers, SRM, developing our preferred supplier programme, spend analysis etc.

Leading Procurement tendering/RFX and mobilisation activities.

Leading the Supply chain mobilisation, stabilisation, & transformation phases of a new account life cycle.

Supplier on-boarding via our procurement platform. Liaising with other gateway owners to progress i.e. operations, QHSE and finance teams.

Supporting ethical and sustainable procurement including social value, supplier diversity, tackling modern slavery, etc.

Supply chain governance, risk and compliance, apply Macro SCM playbook/manual processes and procedures.

Managing the contract register, supplier directory and share point portal.

Drafting of procurement and contractual documents.

Monitoring, reviewing and reporting supplier performance statistics.

Maintaining existing templates, workflows and user profiles.

Amending process maps, activity guides and uploading templates as directed by the team.

Working closely with procurement and cross functional teams.

Keeping abreast of best practice and regulations within the industry.

Maintaining a network of contacts within the industry from which supplier information can be gained.

Managing and ensuring communication of SCM best practice to the wider business.

The ideal candidate will be:

An articulate and self-motivated procurement and supply-chain professional with significant subject matter expertise and experience, specifically within the Facility Management (FM) arena.

Experienced in strategic procurement and SCM with CIPS qualification or training for it and a member of a relevant professional institution. A related degree qualification is a strong advantage.

Diligent and analytical with good organisation and planning skills.

A team player with the ability to work autonomously, remotely and flexibly and embrace multiculturism & diversity.

Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and provide support within your team and cross functionally

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong commercial acumen and training or experience in contract law and/or contract formulation is a distinct advantage.

Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and is proficient in the MS office suite including Power Point, Outlook etc. Experience with PowerBI, share point and procurement platforms is a strong advantage.

Good negotiation skills, have excellent written and oral communication and have good presentation skills.

A strong supplier network within the facilities marketplace and experience in ESG initiatives are preferred.

Macro is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be suitable for this role or another role within our organisation. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please do make us aware.