Job Description

We have an fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a dynamic and fast fashion brand with a particular remit across all Supplier/contract management, cost optimisation and supplier rationalisation reporting to the Head of Global Procurement.

The role will aim to improve upon supplier delivery as well as reduce the number of suppliers currently under contract, through the implementation of a new supplier structure and rationalization program. 

Main responsibilities

Management of contracts under remit (spend and scope)

Strategic supplier contract relationship development / management – global contracts

Consolidation of supplier spend  - contract management

Leverage existing supplier relationships for increased scope as well as implementation of improved services and quality

Challenge historic spend processes, to shift emphasis away from supplier led purchasing scope to demand led purchasing

Implement further innovative thinking aimed at reducing cost through process, and procedural changes

Identification, vetting and implementation of new suppliers

Analyse, identify and implement value engineering opportunities within the procurement process through leveraging best practices from industry as well as challenging departments to rethink their spend strategies and supplier identification

Key Requirements 

Previous experience in either Procurement roles or wider supplier management within organisations or within management consulting firms or global FMCG with emphasis on project delivery.  

Advanced graduate degree, or +5 years in relevant Procurement role

Travel on occasion

Excellent skills in presenting and speaking with confidence and eloquence – English is a prerequisite

Strong analytical skills, with a relevant quantitative problem solving ability and data analysis capability (strong Excel a must) and a fact based use of data driven analysis validate thinking

Team player – with ability to manage senior stakeholders (internal and external)