Strategic Procurement Lead

Procurement Manager

In this position, you lead the procurement of goods and services essential to the company's operations across North America, with a strong focus on inland transportation and logistics for the entire region. You also oversee purchasing activities for the Hampshire plant, including raw materials, spare parts, maintenance services, and capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Analysis : Gather and analyze functional requirements from internal stakeholders and develop purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Supplier Management : Identify and qualify suppliers, launch tenders (RFI / RFQ), evaluate proposals using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and lead negotiations through to contract signature.
• Contracting & Compliance : Draft contractual terms with legal support, establish agreements with KPIs, and ensure adherence to internal procedures, quality standards, and CSR principles.
• Performance & Risk Management : Monitor supplier performance through audits and KPIs, resolve disputes, implement corrective actions, and maintain competitive intelligence to anticipate market trends and supply risks.
• Reporting & Governance : Provide accurate reporting on purchasing performance and budget compliance, and participate in compliance audits.

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