Purchasing manager Work, Jobs in Swindon (with Salaries)

Head of GNFR Procurement
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £80,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain
BG Automotive Ltd —Swindon
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Procurement Manager
WHSmith Group —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
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3d
Supply Chain Manager - Indirect
Tekever —Swindon
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Procurement Group Manager – Production
Renishaw —Woodchester
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Business
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Manager
Novuna —Trowbridge
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
10d
Supply Chain Manager
Tekever —Swindon
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Procurement Manager
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Hungerford
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
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VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead (12-Month FTC)
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
8d
VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead - Energy & Commercial Services Procurement
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Infinitesima —Abingdon
- £48,000 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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Procurement Lead (FTC)
VodafoneThree —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
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3d
Head of Procurement
Rich Products Corporation —Andover
- Bakery
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Head of GNFR Procurement

Oak Furnitureland -
Swindon

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Job details

Full-time
£80,000 - £90,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Procurement
Logistics
Presentation skills
Contracts
IT
Negotiation

Full job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of GNFR Procurement is a new, strategic, autonomous role designed to identify and execute value-driven opportunities across the company’s Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) expenditure. As a standalone Head of Department, you will have sole responsibility for the end-to-end contract lifecycle, focusing on securing significant cost savings and service improvements, initially within Logistics and IT categories

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Strategy: Lead the negotiation of key contracts to deliver enhanced commercial terms, cost savings, and/or improved service levels.
Performance Frameworks: Ensure all contracts include robust, relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive supplier accountability.
Must be highly proficient in drafting, structuring and negotiating complex supplier contracts.
Risk Management & Exit Strategy: Guarantee that every contract contains "clean" exit clauses, providing the business with the flexibility to terminate should service standards fall below expectations.
Contract Governance: Design and maintain a comprehensive contracts database to track values, identify risks/opportunities, and provide visibility on critical negotiation timelines (start and finish dates). Plan and implement any other relevant procurement governance that is required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a strategic partner to the Legal Counsel and all functional heads across the business to ensure procurement activities align with operational and legal requirements.
Financial Impact: Secure a minimum of £500k p.a. in savings during the first year, with a long-term target of £1m+ p.a.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

MCIPS (or equivalent) Qualified procurement professional.
Previous experience (10+ years) in a similar role, with extensive GNFR procurement experience, ideally within Logistics and IT.
Self-Starter: Highly driven and capable of working independently without a supporting team.
Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of contract law and commercial levers to drive savings.
Category Expertise: Proven experience managing GNFR contracts, with a specific focus on Logistics and IT sectors.
Influencing Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to achieve business objectives.
Diplomatic
Customer centric focus
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strong commercial awareness, understanding financial impacts of any issues or opportunities.
Resilience: Ability to prioritise conflicting demands in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Confident in presenting to all levels within the business including Executive/ Board level.

BENEFITS

Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation
Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday
Hybrid working
Pension: 5% basic salary employer contribution with 4% employee contribution
Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services
My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays
Free on-site parking

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