Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Head of Group Logistics Procurement page is loaded Head of Group Logistics Procurement Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R-6808 The Head of Group Logistics Procurement role works collaboratively with the Head of Group Logistics Operations, within the E2E Supply Chain Transformation team and is responsible for procurement spend across warehousing, transportation and ocean freight across the Packaging, Paper & Recycling divisions across Europe & NAPP (North America Paper & Packaging). The Group Procurement Function is accountable for: Shaping and aligning the Procurement strategy to support the achievement of business goals including growth, ESG and manufacturing excellence. Partnering with stakeholders to ensuring the function competitively sources quality products and supplier services whilst maintaining and building strong relationships with strategic suppliers in line with Group Innovation, ESG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. The Head of Group Logistics Procurement role, leads a team of category specialists and is accountable for developing talent, driving holistic value and cost reduction, transforming ESG and supplier performance across our E2E supply chain. ESG performance is critical to our company goals including Carbon Scope 3 and Responsible Sourcing. Strategy & Vision: Provide functional and business thought leadership to mature the Logistics Procurement capability alongside the Group Head of Logistics Operations. This includes bringing logistics procurement, operations, and commercial business teams together to find pragmatic solutions to the most critical opportunities. Develop and implement, alongside Group and Divisional colleagues, credible 1–3-year supplier category strategies, supported by execution roadmaps to deliver this strategy with short-, medium- and long-term initiatives.

• Markets & Risk: Actively understand and respond to market intelligence and economic fundamentals to leverage the best time to go to market for optimal supplier pricing and value. Delivering supplier strategies which actively anticipate and reduce supplier risk (e.g., sole supplier risk) and secure competitive supply in times of constrained markets or supply shortages.
• Ensure appropriate supplier contracting strategies are in place to mitigate legal and regulatory exposure, including in the event of supplier failure to perform. Ensure relevant Supplier KPIs are included in logistics contracts in support of business requirements. Work closely with Commercial and Legal teams across the business to deliver commercial and contractual solutions for logistics operations within the region (including the creation and management of contracting templates).
• Initiative Management: Lead the delivery of logistics procurement initiatives, these projects could apply a variety of strategies and levers including tendering, e-auctions and cost negotiations, price benchmarking, supplier consolidation and rationalisation (e.g., warehousing, transport), price negotiations to support network changes and growth, partnering with other businesses on last mile delivery.
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management: Ensure relevant Supplier Performance Management processes are in place, in accordance with ISO requirements, driving continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. Build relationships across the procurement community, in addition to operational country, cluster, regional, divisional, and cross functional stakeholders. Key stakeholders are Head of Logistics Operations, Heads of Procurement, Head of Divisional Supply Chain, Regional Head of SC, Sub Regional Head of Logistics.
• Office location: Travel: 30% global travel in the role.

A strong knowledge and demonstrated experience of senior leadership roles in Logistics Procurement covering the following functional areas: Warehousing, Road Transportation (FTL & LTL), Multi-modal Protransportation, Logistics Planning and Execution, 3PL and Freight Forwarder management, Pallet management & Logistics Sourcing and Procurement. Experience of leading transformational change in Supply Chain in a matrix environment. Proven ability to grow and develop high performance teams. Ability to use information, analysis, and insights to identify and unlock opportunities across the supply base. Experienced in leading a portfolio of strategic and tactical procurement initiatives with competing resources and priorities. Experience in developing and successfully implementing 1-3 year regional and global procurement strategies. Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or related field valuable. Deep knowledge and experience in logistics procurement: Minimum 10 years’ experience in Logistics Procurement management roles, including working in a business with mature E2E Supply Chain and Procurement capability. DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.