Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - Banbury, Hybrid.

Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a meticulous Procurement Manager to join our team on a Hybrid basis. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of  £40,000-£45,000 per annum and other benefits.

We’ve supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982 and today we support more than 9000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets.

Why us?

We’re in the business of relationships. We know real value lies in real people, and it takes a motivated mindset and can-do attitude to belong here. It can be fast-paced and full-on, but we can handle it. We’re a collective of “got your back”, we collaborate together, take ownership and deliver for our clients every time. That way, everybody wins. In return, we’re all empowered to get the job done because we’re trusted to get it right. It’s why we were hired in the first place. We want you to make the choices you believe in – we’ll believe in them too.

As our Procurement Manager we will reward you and your hard work with:

Private healthcare for you and your family
Company Car Allowance
Company pension scheme
Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments
Access to an online wellbeing centre
Range of discounts from many businesses
25 days holiday which increases with service and options to buy or sell more
Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme

As our Procurement Manager, you will ensure that Bibby Financial Services procurement of goods/services and management of supply/service contracts delivers the best value and complies with group policies and relevant legislation.

You will provide best in class procurement support to the business through stakeholder management, monthly reporting, monthly meetings with commercial finance, identifying opportunities, discussing future activities.

Your responsibilities as our Procurement Manager will include:

Provide procurement direction to business stakeholders by implementing a category management approach and building a detailed level of control across designated areas of contracted spend. 
Support delivery of the Procurement cost reduction opportunities and deliver quickly and effectively against Cost Saving Targets across the portfolio. Identify quick wins, medium & longer term targets, focus on opex, capex, cost avoidance, value beyond savings, revenue generation, supplier consolidation.
Provide technical and commercial procurement expertise to key business projects and business areas across all categories (IT, Facilities Management, HR, Professional Services, Marketing).  
Support implementation of robust procurement policies and procedures, in line with applicable legal frameworks, group policies/strategy and best professional practices.
Promote internal understanding of the procurement lifecycle, including guidance on appropriate sourcing strategies, processes, commercial/contract terms and supplier management.
Negotiation with existing suppliers and potential new suppliers to ensure the best service and value for BFS, with a clear eye on delivering commercial improvements and underpinning with good contract control.
Ability to read, interpret, review and redline contracts highlighting commercial implications and risks to the business and negotiate the best terms for BFS.
Lead on Environmental Social Governance activities aligned to Bibby Compass objectives.

What we are looking for in our ideal Procurement Manager:

Procurement Management experience across a number of indirect spend areas: IT, Facilities Management, HR, Professional Services, Marketing.
Track record of having delivered savings against a range of procurement value measures (including Capex, Opex, cost avoidance, revenue improvements, value beyond savings).
Negotiation ability, strong data analytical and logic reasoning ability.
Understanding of contract law and experience with various types of contracts.
Collaborative stakeholder engagement including developed communication skills adaptable to various levels including senior management.
Experience of having effectively delivered a category management strategy

There’s no place quite like BFS and we’re proud of that. And it’s all down to you - you make us the people with which every ambitious business loves to work.

If you would like to join us, please click ‘Apply’ today to be considered as our Procurement Manager – we would love to hear from you!

We're absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process.

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