Job Description

IMServ is one of the UK's leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software.

Strategic Procurement Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Collaboration with the Inventory team to ensure that products are controlled, ordered and recorded correctly.

Collaboration with the Inventory team on aged stock and process to move through the business

Leading the end-to-end procurement process, working with the business to develop and implement contract strategies to ensure that all procurement is compliant and delivers value for money.

Identifying and researching new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships

Developing and maintaining effective procurement policies and procedures, as well as monitoring and evaluating the performance of suppliers to mitigate risk.

Good commercial understanding of contracts and contract clauses. Ability to review and negotiate contracts independently.

Identifying saving opportunities that deliver improvement working with stakeholders to continually drive and improve business results

Developing and implementing strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing product and maintaining stock levels

MAIN ASSIGNMENTS:

Define, develop, and implement a contracting strategy plan for IMServ that mitigates supply market risk and maximises commercial advantage.

Identifying cost saving opportunities and improving creditor days

Manage and define maintaining and improving the IMServ procurement process and associated systems.

Undertake negotiations with suppliers ensuring best value for money.

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Develop and maintain a strategic partnership programme for strategic suppliers.

Provide strategic oversight of supplier performance in line with agreed contractual arrangements.

Carry out analysis of market trends and pricing to identify cost saving opportunities.

Develop, implement and own any Procurement related policies and procedures.

Support policy management and control in all areas that cover any finance, fleet or DOA.

Prepare ongoing management reports on procurement activities and present these to senior leaders as required.

Provide support and facilitation to business areas undertaking procurement activity.

Accountability for supplier management on products and services with focus on delivery, product availability, SLA and pricing.

Manage the overall fleet with the Fleet Manager.

ESG Supply Chain lead- IMServ ESG Steering Committee member- delivering the IMServ ESG strategy for supply chain and supporting on all ESG goals

Customer tenders- supporting the Commercial team responding to Customer tender questions as required

Audits- participating as supply chain lead in Customer and Industry audits as required

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

A comprehensive procurement strategy that meets the business needs and objectives.

Fully compliant contracts process that delivers safeguarding for IMServ.

Working with Legal to ensure that internal stakeholders are aware of the contract signing process.

Policies that govern any purchases, internal expenses and support for the Delegation of Authority.

Detailed understanding of current strategic contract and strategic supplier performance across the organisation

High levels of internal customer satisfaction from business areas.

Delivery of cost savings and improvement in payment terms across historical contract value.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or Finance

CIPS qualified (Chartered Inst of Purchasing and supply) Chartered status or equivalent.

Proven lead procurement experience in previous role in similar sized business

Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures, understanding of different types of procurement and contracting strategies

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Strong analysis and problem solving - can identify patterns and interpret data, a keen eye for detail.

Wider experience in supply chain and procurement functions

Skills & Attributes

Ability to be agile and work at pace with strong leadership

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Time management skills

Understanding of procurement software and functionality

Experience in a Procurement and supportive supply chain role.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (contract dependant)

Annual leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions

Life Assurance up to 6 X Base Salary*

Subsidised Health cover*

Subsidised Dental Cover*

Contribution towards Eye Tests and Glasses

In Office & Out of Office Social Events

Retailer Discounts Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Centre

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*

Reward & Recognition

(Length of service & T&Cs apply)*

Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled - helping to propel our business forward and ensure we remain customer-centric and competitive. We are proud to remain the UK's leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider.

Diversity and inclusion have long been at the heart of of IMServ's success. As we continue our growth, our focus remains on ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion remain central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognise that we operate in an industry in which there has traditionally been a lack of diversity, and we are keen to encourage applications from as inclusive a group as possible. We recognise that a balanced workforce encourages collaboration and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship and a feeling of ownership.

These are the key drivers of our business, that our customers really look to us for.

(Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 84,000.00-89,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes MK14 6LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Procurement: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK14 6LF

Reference ID: SPM