Summary: The Procurement Manager at DHL will lead the development and execution of the procurement strategy, focusing on delivering an end-to-end procurement service for uniforms, packaging, and other categories. This role requires driving transformation and fostering a customer-focused procurement team while ensuring sustainability in product development. The manager will oversee contract negotiations and enhance category strategies to maximize customer value. A strong background in procurement and category management is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, own, and deploy the Procurement Strategy across managed procurement.
• Lead and develop a commercially astute and customer-focused procurement team.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to maintain an innovative and high-performing supplier base.
• Manage product development and compliance teams to ensure first-class products meet customer needs.
• Ensure sustainability is integrated into product development processes.
• Deliver successful sourcing processes that provide value for money and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Skills:

• Experience in procurement and category management.
• Experience in a commercially focused role leading and developing a team of procurement specialists.
• Experience in global sourcing of clothing and/or PPE.
• MCIPS qualification.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Northampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other