Procurement Lead

Elis is an international multi service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services, we are a leader in circular services, allowing businesses to achieve optimal hygiene and protection for their employees and customers thereby enriching their well being in a sustainable way.

Our rental maintenance model supports our customers to focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint. Our circular services emulate our commitment to a more sustainable future:  connecting us, our clients and our planet.

We are looking for a Procurement Lead who will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating agreements, and supporting the business drive value and change. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position will ensure the procurement process runs smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the procurement supply chain.

• Vendor Management performance, implementing scheduled reviews, analyses and performance reports, rebates and price negotiation to drive value
• Identifying and implementing procurement improvements to drive down cost, reduce risk and ensure improved commercial leverage.
• Work closely with General Managers and other key stake holders to ensure an agile approach to managing and supporting the business whilst acting as a trusted expert and advisor across all four UK regions and support functions
• Act with a partnering style to promote Procurement to the wider business and minimising leakage from National Agreements whilst understanding the importance of localised business needs.
• Influence peers and key stakeholders to alternative ways in working where relevant and beneficial for the business
• Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's goals, budget and improvement aspirations through partnering with key suppliers and business stakeholders to realise year on year improvements and benefit the bottom line.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, cost savings and supplier performance 
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policy and procedures as well as relevant laws and regulations
• Maintain up-to-date procurement records including purchase orders, contract and supplier agreements
• Update SharePoint tools to enable help to buy guides and streamlining of everyday requests and questions.
• To work with the wider Group Procurement team to assess and deliver maximum value through business process improvements and leveraging Group spend. This will include supporting the Group roll out of Policies and Procedures.
• Working closely with Supply Chain to identify opportunities for better management of customer direct vendors and delivery methods where not currently going via Supply Chain.
   

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communicator who has attention to detail 
• A proficient negotiator with strong commercial awareness and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead contract negotiations to completion.
• Very good MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A self-starter who is confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence interacting with senior management
• Degree level or equivalent preferred
• MCIPs would be an advantage
• Proven Procurement experience
   

• 33 Days Holiday
• Company Pension
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• On-site Parking

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. We are able offer, and encourage career growth, and have national coverage to facilitate ambition.  

In addition we offer:

•    Competitive Salary of circa £40,000.00
•    33 days holiday per year
•    Company Pension
•    Private Medical