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Procurement Manager

WHSmith
GBR
Full-time
Mid
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago

Full Job Posting

How we reward our teams

Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office

4pm Friday Finish

Flexible Working

25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday

Family Friendly Leave

Company Pension scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance

Competitive Salary and Car Allowance

Private Medical

Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us

Celebrating over 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!

Requirements

  • Procurement experience within either IT categories or Marketing, Media, Creative, Digital and Customer Experience services.
  • For the IT opportunity, experience across managed or outsourced services, professional services, fixed and mobile telecoms, hardware, software maintenance, SaaS, IaaS and software licensing would be highly valuable.
  • For the Marketing opportunity, experience across media, creative services, print, POS, digital, customer engagement or related indirect categories would be beneficial.
  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability and proven negotiation skills, with confidence supporting contract drafting and contractual negotiations.
  • A collaborative relationship builder who can influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Intermediate to advanced capability in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; CIPS qualifications are welcome but not essential.

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