Procurement Category Lead (3-month Fixed-Term)

1 нед. назад

United KingdomEuropeLeadHybrid

Short-term Procurement Category Lead role focusing on procurement strategy in a hybrid London-based position.

We’re the Group – home to , Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.   We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.   We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive. &n

Develop and implement category strategies aligned to ’s commercial and business objectives.
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, Technology and other functions, acting as a strategic procurement partner.
Lead complex RFPs, tenders and sourcing projects, from requirements gathering and market engagement through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
Manage and negotiate key warehouse, logistics, operational and marketing contracts (new supplier contracts and renewals), ensuring the right balance of cost, quality, service, innovation and risk.
Drive change management across procurement initiatives, ensuring stakeholders are engaged, aligned and supported throughout implementation.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, consolidate spend, reduce costs, challenge existing ways of working and increase value across your categories.
Ensure procurement activity is delivered with appropriate consideration of governance, risk, compliance and business continuity.

Strong strategic/category procurement experience (ideally 5 years +)
Proven success in supplier negotiation and commercial management skills.
Significant Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) experience, including strategic suppliers, performance management, governance, compliance, escalations and continuous improvement.
Experience negotiating warehouse, operations/logistics and marketing contracts.
Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing, including senior stakeholders.
Strong contract lifecycle management experience.
Resilient, adaptable, proactive and self-driven.
Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving and communication skills.