Procurement Advisor - Retail

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Job Description

Procurement Advisor – Retail

Procurement play a key role in enabling Primark to deliver “Amazing Fashion at Amazing Prices” whilst supporting a significant store expansion programme and business transformation. Our team partners with the business to develop strategies to create competitive advantage for the business, with a focus on value creation, innovation and risk management. 
The Procurement Advisor – Retail is a role partnering within our retail network, working across cleaning, security, supply costs and CFE categories with a spend of c£200m. 
This role is accountable to develop and execute a sub-set of effective strategies to maximise commercial and operational benefit. 

What we’re looking for
You’ll have 2-3 years related experience in a Procurement role, with experience and knowledge in retail related categories of spend. You’ll have proven ability in collaborating closely with a wide range of key stakeholders from across the business and forge close business relationships while also developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers. You’ll have the ability to meet deadlines and prepare regular reports to share progress and performance and a knowledge of financial, legal, sustainability/CSR and ethical sourcing. As well as the above, we’re looking for someone who can work in a fast paced organisation, and on top of that, you’ll be curious, enthusiastic and, it goes without saying, super skilled at planning and organisation. 
Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Retail
·  Partner with the Retail Operations team to ensure that we have the right suppliers in place that deliver the right quality at the right price.
·  Develop Category plans for a specific subset of retail operations categories
·  Represent the category on relevant strategy development and planning forums
·  Identify risks to existing Primark supply lines and mitigate by sourcing alternative supplies.
·  Identify opportunities for costs savings and work with the internal customers to get buy-in to deliver and regularly report against them.
·  Agree and include KPIs/SLAs in contracts, lead/attend review meetings as appropriate.
·  Work with New Markets Partner and ensure category plans consider store roll expansion programme as Primark enter new countries, from market research, to new supplier identification negotiation and contract implementation.  
Compliance and Governance
·  Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organisation and govern the long-term relationships
·  Create and distribute guidance on how to purchase items in the categories in scope to internal stakeholders to ensure category strategy is followed         
Contractual and Legal
·  Ensure Primark is adequately legally protected and insured when undertaking all aspects of procurement
·  Put in place contracts, framework and legal agreements for all suppliers in all countries.
·  Ensure legal frameworks and purchase orders are in place for all procurement activity.  
Operational Effectiveness
·  Through category management, establish a robust supplier base that delivers the required quality, cost and service in compliance with Primark Ethical Trade Strategy.
·  Use appropriate technological solutions to ensure efficiency and best use of leverage in new methods e.g.; eRFX, auctions.
·  Maintain a current view of overall category spend, supplier data, market intelligence and best practice
·  Ability to travel as required (>20%)  
E-sourcing and Systems
·  Assist in on-going development of E-sourcing strategy to suggest ideas and help drive initiatives to provide better tools and systems for Primark.
·  Ensure compliance to Procurement systems policy, such as contract management systems and P2P  
Complexity – Internal, Spend and Supply Market
·  Primarily partner with medium complexity network Manager and Head Of level Primark stakeholders
·  Effectively manage c£100m, a subset of the £200m retail operations spend
·  Accountability for 2-3 specific categories with retail (e.g. supply costs, cleaning)  
Why work with us?

At Primark, we know how hard everyone works to achieve our business goals. Having a competitive
salary and annual bonus scheme is our way of acknowledging this. We'll also provide you with a
progressive career path, because clear advancement is what we’re all about at Primark. We’ll
encourage you to network and plan your own development – and we’ll give you lots of training,
whether it’s in‐house or on courses, to help you achieve your ambitions.
Your Day Your Way at Primark means you get to choose when to start and finish your workday.
Choose to work remotely if you like, in a way that suits you but also helps us get the most out of
your talents.

There’s a lively culture here, and it’s easy to get to know each other in a truly warm atmosphere. A
buzzing hub of activity, our Dublin and Reading Head Office’s are innovatively designed spaces.
Flexible working means you can use your time effectively and plan around your schedule. Plus, we’re
well equipped for a healthy lifestyle with our own café, canteen, and gym.

Req ID

61823BR
Function

Procurement
Location

Mary St
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

Republic of Ireland
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Procurement Assistant