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Overview

Strategic procurement leader managing supplier relationships and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• cost saving
• reporting
• procurement strategy
• negotiations
• p2p support

Tasks

-Meet cash conversion targets of improved supplier payment terms -Project manage any procurement led cost saving opportunities through the business until realisation -De-risk supply chain and ensure supply continuity through the rollout of supplier contracts -Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers -Identify and the delivery of annual savings to meet pre-defined targets -Produce statistical reports and analysis on spend, cost saving, cash conversion, contractual progress and KPI performance detail -Support the P2P Process -Work closely with group procurement for policy, compliance and processes. Support centrally sourced products/services with information share and project implementation -Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI’s. -Develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as R&D, Product Management, Quality and CI -Create and implement procurement strategies for defined categories -Be a strong negotiator who will lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers on behalf of the business. -Follow the procurement process for a defined list of local suppliers, including managing negotiations, new supplier sourcing, due diligence/compliance and onboarding

Requirements

• cips
• excel
• word
• ifs
• iso
• strategic procurement

What You Bring

-Strategic thinker with strong drive to succeed -Good communication skills, confident to present to SMT and above. -Experience of creating and implementing Category plans -Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification -Well-developed influencing skills -Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company -Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards i.e. ISO -Proven previous experience in Strategic Procurement -Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential, Previous IFS use an advantage

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About Polypipe Building Products

-Designs and produces a wide range of products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. -Focuses on high-performance water management, heating, and ventilation solutions. -Product portfolio supports infrastructure projects and builds globally. -A leader in creating energy-efficient systems to meet modern building demands. -Driving innovation in water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and underfloor heating. -Renowned for expertise in advanced plastic piping systems for sustainable infrastructure. -Typical projects include urban housing developments, commercial buildings, and large-scale infrastructure works, establishing it as a trusted industry partner.

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