Procurement Manager

Job description

Job Type

Procurement

Location

London - Pimlico

Additional Locations

Bracknell - Waite House

Partnership Level

6

Closing Date

17/11/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£57,800.00 - £86,400.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

35

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

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Contract type - Permanent

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Working Pattern - We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. 

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Location - The role can be based at either our Bracknell or London Pimlico campus based on your preference. 

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Salary - The salary range for this role is £57,800 - £86,400 per annum

About the role 

As a Procurement Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering best-in-class sourcing and supplier management activities. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing negotiation strategies for Good Not For Resale (GNFR) Procurement. Working with a broad set of stakeholders you will actively challenge how the business allocates costs, commits spend and manages third parties. As part of a highly engaged and committed team, you will strive to deliver best value through your procurement, sourcing and negotiation expertise.

This vacancy sits within our Marketing & Digital Category and will see the successful applicant working across all of our brands, including John Lewis, Waitrose and John Lewis Money.  Within the role you will have the opportunity to support all aspects of Marketing & Digital procurement; including advertising, media, content creation and digital.  

As a Procurement Manager you will deliver compliance to Procurement policy and through the supplier management and risk frameworks ensure that regulatory compliance and commercial risk for the Partnership is protected. Your role will involve applying business acumen and Procurement expertise to identify and execute business improvements. You'll be tasked with providing in-depth analysis to support decision-making and be able to demonstrate an understanding of internal and external trends.

Effective stakeholder management is essential in this role. You will engage with Partners across the Customer Directorate for both the John Lewis & Waitrose brands including Senior Leaders. You will also work externally, actively engaging and managing third party suppliers.

Essential Skills

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Broad procurement experience, including category planning and supplier management.

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Extensive experience in buying a full range of marketing services and managing marketing agency relationships

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Extensive negotiation and contracting expertise

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Critical analysis, and influencing skills to work with and influence a broad cross-section of stakeholders

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Commercial expertise to drive and deliver business improvement opportunities across the business. 

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Good understanding of procurement strategy, policy, process and systems

Desirable skills

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MCIPS and /or CILT qualified or working towards

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Understanding of Ethics & Sustainability and Supplier Diversity

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Professional Negotiation training such as The GAP Partnership Essential and/or Complete Skilled Negotiator

For External applicants - Please click on the link below for the full job description. 

For Internal applicants only -  To view the job outline for this role please click here  

 

Benefits of the Partnership and the role

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- Hybrid Working. 

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

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⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

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- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

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- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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- Health Care cover

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-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

 

Next Steps

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The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

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We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.

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You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

 

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At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/