Procurement Manager

Overview

We Elevate Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don't just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Role

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Procurement Manager What you bring

Key Qualities and Competencies for the position:

• Ability to balance the longer-term strategic goals with the short-term business performance.
• Ability to identify potential sourcing strategies that will support overall TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
• Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
• Outstanding communication skills, with customer service etiquette
• Leadership skills to build, direct and develop a skilled and a collaborative team
• Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, and working with attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and negotiation capability, ability to solve complex issues, exercise sound judgement and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Ambition (both technical and leadership) - the opportunity has significant career growth potential both locally and internationally
• Focused, Versatile, Driven and Committed
• Good interpersonal skills/ team player
• Great Attitude (Can Do) and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Demonstrated track record of success in supporting complex commercial procurements
• Worked within a complex multi-national business with a commercial background
• Experience with procurement management tools and risk analysis
• Experience researching new suppliers / categories and making recommendations.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends
• Compile reports on supplier performance and statistics.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Qualifications in procurement, business, economics, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Working to or achieved a Higher National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Purchasing and Supply, Purchasing and Logistics, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, or Marketing

What's in it for you?

• Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join ! Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.