Procurement Manager

JOB
SUMMARY

This role works as part of
the transformation team to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and drive value for money.

QUALIFICATIONS
& EXPERIENCE

• Have
  experience in a commercial role and exposure to fast pace environment
  
• Have
  aptitude to work across multiple departments and procurement categories and to
  work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
  
• Be
  able to lead definition, prioritisation and implementation of procurement
  initiatives
  
• An
  excellent communicator
  
• Have
  the ability to multi -task, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
  
• Seek
  to find continuous improvement
  
• Be
  comfortable and discrete with confidential information
  

Requirements

KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop
  strong relationships with business stakeholders and key suppliers across the
  business to collaborate and identify sourcing activity and opportunity to the
  Head of Transformation that drive performance and results 
  
• Supplier
  and spend data analysis to provide insight to business stakeholders and the
  Head of Transformation for procurement challenges, strategies and plans
  
• Business
  partner with budget holders and contract managers to determine requirements and
  recommend strategies and plans with the opportunities that enable business
  objectives, unlock commercial value and operational efficiency and address
  challenges
  
• Design
  and execute strategic sourcing process, including identifying potential
  suppliers, tender process management, negotiating agreements and commercial
  terms and documenting and presenting internal recommendations
  
• Collaborate
  closely with Finance and Project Management to plan and measure procurement
  activities
  
• Liaise
  closely with Legal, Safety and Finance stakeholders to ensure diligence,
  compliance, risk mitigation and budget control in third party supply selection
  and contract management
  
• Support
  Heads of Department and contract managers with effective key supplier
  relationship management
  
• Support
  the company’s sustainability agenda in terms of third -party goods and service
  supply
  
• Ensure
  auditable contractual document control processes, including accurate and
  current contract database and supplier lifecycle management
  
• Assist
  in developing and maintaining effective teamwork within departments and offices
  of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
  
• Provide
  and promote the highest level of customer service
  
• Continuously
  seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
  
• Ensure
  that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working
  practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety
  Policy and practices
  
• Ensure
  that all relevant information is communicated speedily and accurately in a way
  that ensures that the information is received and easily understood
  
• Ensure
  that all materials and resources are effectively and efficiently utilised to
  minimise waste and reduce costs
  
• Undertake
  any other relevant duties or reasonable request as requested from the senior
  leadership team