Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and growing team? Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of high-quality shipping containers, anti-vandal units and modular buildings and we are on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals to join us in shaping the future of our sector.
Whether it’s helping clients find their perfect storage solution, collaborating on creative container conversions, or ensuring seamless logistics, every role at Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited contributes to delivering exceptional service and making an impact.
At Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, fast-paced work environment where your ideas are valued, and your career can thrive. If you’re ready to embrace new challenges and be part of a company that’s always moving forward, we want to hear from you!
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Summary
We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Procurement Officer to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of Indirect and Subcontractor categories across the UK.
This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality procurement of services such as subcontracted site services, materials, and facilities management across our growing network.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend areas, aligned with business goals and operational needs.
- Supplier Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and manage a network of suppliers; conducting regular performance reviews and ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
- Contract Negotiation & Compliance:
- Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favourable terms, risk mitigation, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Cost Optimisation:
- Drive cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier consolidation.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal teams across the Business to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
- Market Intelligence:
- Monitor market trends, supplier innovations, and regulatory changes to inform sourcing strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
- Sustainability & ESG:
- Support the company’s sustainability goals by sourcing environmentally responsible suppliers and promoting ethical procurement practices.
This is not an exhaustive list but an outline of the key responsibilities.
Key Requirements
- Collaborative and relationship driven mindset
- Proven experience in category management of indirect goods and services. Experience with third party subcontractor management would be beneficial.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.
- MCIPS qualification or working towards it is desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience working within the hire or construction site services desirable but not essential
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, managing competing priorities.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, we are also offering an attractive benefits package, including:
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years of service
- Access to Techscheme and Cyclescheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
- Buy/Sell holiday scheme to tailor your annual leave to your needs
- Octopus Money Scheme to help you make the most of your finances
Upon successfully completing your probation, you will also receive:
- Medicash health plan
- Group Life Assurance
We believe these benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, makes this a fantastic next step in your career.
We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture which encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and opinions of our employees.
To apply for this role, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://talent.sage.hr/jobs/de8b897a-754b-4490-b84d-033111e0a759
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Category management: 2 years (required)
- Hire or Construction Site Services: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
