Group Supply Chain Manager

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 BST .

The Role

Join a High-Impact Procurement Team at the Heart of a Thriving Global Business!

Role: Group Supply Chain Manager
Location: UK & Europe (with travel)
Language Requirement: Fluent in German
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

With over128 years of success, Cox is a powerhouse in the UK and European markets, known for innovation, growth, and a strong M&A track record. At the core of our operations is theGroup Supply Chain Team-a strategic function that drives value, manages risk, and delivers excellence across a £195M+ annual spend.

We're not just about procurement-we're abouttransformation. Our team influences decisions at the highest levels (SLT & ELT), and we're looking for aProcurement Specialistready to make a real impact.

The Opportunity

This is your chance toelevate your procurement careerin a role that offers:

• Hands-on experiencewith high-value contracts across the UK and Europe
• Strategic influencein a matrix organisation
• Tail spend analysis, supplier harmonisation, and cost-saving initiatives
• Cross-border project workwith a focus on innovation and efficiency
• Training and mentorshipfrom industry experts

What You'll Do

• Deliver measurablecost savingsand value-adds across business units
• Leadcommercially astute procurement projectsusing TCO analysis
• SupportEuropean-wide contractsand supplier consolidation
• Provideinsightful reportingon spend, savings, and supplier performance
• ChampionSupplier Relationship Managementand risk mitigation
• Driveprocess improvementsand embed SMART KPIs and SLAs

What You Bring

• 3+ years in supply chain or procurement roles
• FluentGerman speakerwith willingness to travel across Europe
• IdeallyCIPS qualified(or working towards it)
• Strong Excel skills and confident with PowerPoint & Word
• Proven experience negotiating contracts (£50K-£500K)
• A proactive, analytical, andinnovative mindset
• Experience in theautomotive sectoris a plus
• Be part of arespected, growing global brand
• Work withsenior leadersand shape strategic decisions
• Enjoy acollaborative, values-driven culture
• Gain exposure todiverse procurement challenges
• Make areal differencein a high-performing team

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level?

Apply nowand become a key player in shaping the future of Cox's supply chain success.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

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