We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our property team. You’ll
support the delivery of key initiatives into the store estate including Store Distribution Centre (SDC) sites, where equipment, GNFR and/ or MHE is required, through creation and organisation of scope of works, quotes, orders, contractor tenders and benchmarking, equipment prototyping and development, GNFR catalogue development management and management of contractors, suppliers and their contracts.
What you’ll be doing:
Own relationships with key suppliers, including equipment, consumables and contractors, ensuring Wickes is always getting the best value for money and appropriate levels of support.
Develop buying, project management and reporting practices to ensure that cost, H&S & implementation risks are minimised. Identifying areas where savings/improvements can be made and developing initiatives to maximise these.
Work on projects/ purchasing across all Property GNFR areas including Commercial, Retail and MHE
Provide continuous updates to the team and line manager on Project progress and performance
Lead management of Property GNFR procurement to ensure the Wickes State & suppliers can meet the needs of the various business initiatives and projects.
Manage strategic planning and contract and supplier management, including negotiations, tendering and benchmarking and provide support with contract management across the property team.
Manage the introduction of new suppliers/ Contractors/ equipment and other key consumables into the estate, prototyping new equipment and phasing in new suppliers where required and seeking the relevant sign off from the Business
Be responsible for any issues or risks associated with the overall purchasing programme. Reporting on spend vs budget and targets.
What are we looking for:
You’ll have demonstrable experience of full end to end procurement management ideally within a similar sector. A Prince or APM qualification would be advantageous. You’ll have strong skills with regards to leadership, planning, and organisation with strong communication. As well as this we’re looking for:
Strong MS Office skills, with knowledge of Google apps an advantage
Good commercial and financial awareness
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Understanding of principles of project management, including 3rd party supplier contracting and contract management
The ability to be adaptable, resilient, and self motivated.
Full UK driving licence
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Property team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
