Job Description

Key responsibilities: Procurement • Define the annual operating plan for the department (including the strategic direction for the local team) based on the Opportunity Assessment process. • Independently manage Local improvement projects • Ensure proper execution of all centrally negotiated contracts • Local Contracts • Develop Sourcing strategies for local spend • Negotiation and delivery of the local contracts as part of the Castle Noush buying team • Ensure the availability of all specific contract requirements and conditions for the OpCo prior to tendering, negotiation, supplier selection and contracting • Contract Management • Lead all Contract Management activities within the OpCo • Manage the overview of all Supplier Relationships and the correct use of the Supplier Performance Management system • Develop and maintain relationships with key Stakeholders within Castle Noush People Development • Manage the Local Procurement team with responsibility for recruitment, development, succession planning and career development. • Annually set SMART targets for the team. • Create the Personal Development Plans for the team and use these as a working base for the development targets throughout the year. • Identify capability gaps and develop and lead local improvement plans to address these. Reporting • Manage the financial performance of the Local team from objective setting through to full reporting requirements • Regularly report financial and supplier performance information for both materials and services to the Local teams • Accountable for managing Master data management issues within Procurement and will escalate issues and requirements where required