Procurement Lead

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs

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Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Full-Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week

Birmingham Office (hybrid working)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and your birthday off!) | Comprehensive Pension Scheme | Access to a Private GP and much more!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Ready to make a real difference - not just in your career, but for the planet?

As water technologies experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation , and we're looking for a dedicated Procurement Lead to help us lead the charge.

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for managing procurement activities for Veolia, and will play a key role in ensuring customer sales orders are met on time whilst working to optimise our supply chain efficiency. They will be responsible for driving procurement excellence, managing supplier relationships, coordinating with logistics and sales teams, and supporting two procurement administrators to achieve our operational objectives.

What will I be doing…

Manage and support two procurement administrators to deliver procurement excellence
Create purchase orders using Latis MRP system for standard sales
Liaise with Logistics, Sales Administration, Engineering Scheduling teams and 3PL to ensure customer sales orders are met on time
Follow through with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and monitor supplier conformance
Proactively identify disruption to supply and mitigate risk by seeking alternative sources
Work with 3PL to ensure smooth goods receipting and provide on-site assistance when required
Coordinate direct-to-site deliveries effectively with the Logistics team
Update shared sales backlog report daily with PO information to keep all internal stakeholders informed
Ensure suppliers adhere to company terms and conditions
Drive efficiency in procurement activities and negotiate favourable prices where possible
Support the process of creating new suppliers in Latis
Assist in developing our supply chain capabilities
Resolve invoice queries with Accounts Payable
Collate and submit quality and compliance information such as packaging information and supplier evaluations
Comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures
Demonstrate health & safety awareness and practice

What you will bring to the role…

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to guide, influence, and coordinate with internal and external partners
Build strong working relationships with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal engineering teams
Demonstrate passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement
Results-oriented with a 'can do' attitude and keen interest in procurement
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and evolve due to the ever-changing nature of the industries in which we operate

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a purchasing role, including quality and operational experience
Must be highly motivated with a keen interest in procurement/buying
Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and procedures, and be financially and commercially aware
Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Qualified to A Level or equivalent with a minimum Grade B in Maths and English at GCSE level
Good understanding of procedures and concepts within procurement discipline
Working towards a CIPS Level 4 qualification or commitment to study towards this qualification
Experience using ERP systems (JD Edwards)
Experience using Quality systems
Good understanding of technical/process areas with experience in water, engineering, or construction industry
Experience with Latis MRP system