Job Ref: 214414371

Date: 2021-08-11 15:46:19

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This job will be based in Milton Keynes with flexible working and reporting into the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement. You will be working across exciting and innovative programmes delivering a strategic and efficient procurement service which will provide Value for Money as we help our customers spend less time worrying about charging and more time thinking about their journey. With more than 10 years of experience in EV charging, we’ve been making the switch to electric easier for drivers and businesses across the UK.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

* Operate a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on-going changes whilst also leading the negotiation of commercial and contractual changes to ensure they consistently meet business requirements

* Drive the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as 'best in class'.

* Jointly lead all major procurement exercises with guidance from the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement & SLT

* Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure to drive value for money, quality standards and best delivery terms.

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage suppliers to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards set out in contracts

* Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks to ensure continuity of supply

* Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with organisation policies

* Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.

* Develop working relationships with suppliers.

* Provide procurement reports and contractual support.

* Present procurement reports and updates.

* Lead the creation and maintenance of pipeline procurement projects (forecast and tracking) to achieve or exceed agreed minimum annual savings target

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