Procurement Manager

As a Procurement Manager, you will work with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to deliver best-value procurement and exceptional service to customers across the fuel portfolio, while maximizing business opportunities. Your key focus will be on contributing to fuel business objectives, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring competitive pricing, particularly for the B2C heating oil business. You will be instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing service levels for members.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Business Development:

• Lead the end-to-end customer journey, from procurement to onboarding and ongoing supply management.
• Identify new business opportunities and focus on increasing customer commitment and volumes.
• Leverage industry knowledge to proactively drive volume growth, including building new relationships and enhancing existing supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate to develop and deliver annual business plans, forecasts, and performance reports, providing weekly updates.
• Regularly review and update forecasts to ensure alignment with targets, providing necessary supporting commentary.
• Identify new business areas, including new markets and alternative supply chains, to increase opportunities.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of the product areas and emerging trends in the market, with a focus on future technical and commercial aspects.

Supplier & Customer Relationship Management:

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement strategies for all suppliers, regardless of volume.
• Conduct supplier segmentation and develop scorecards to evaluate supplier performance.
• Regularly monitor and review supplier agreements to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Act as a liaison between customers and suppliers to ensure smooth and consistent service, fostering strong relationships.
• Seek and act on customer feedback to continuously improve services and identify areas for development.
• Identify opportunities for Fixed Price contracts and work towards closing them with members.
• Ensure supplier terms are current and continue to provide value to the business.

Fuel Team Management:

• Lead and manage the fuel team, ensuring high morale and meeting operational needs.
• Directly manage the Senior Fuel Specialist, monitoring performance against KPIs and providing guidance on performance management issues.
• Work with the Senior Fuel Specialist to ensure regular team meetings and 1:1s are conducted, fostering professional development and addressing performance needs.

Market & Industry Awareness:

• Stay informed of market trends and proactively adjust procurement strategies to maintain competitive pricing and secure supply chains.
• Regularly attend relevant shows and events to stay up to date with the latest developments in the fuel industry.

Person Specification

Essential Skills:

• Strong customer service skills, with a focus on delivering excellent service.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deliver information confidently and accurately.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Analytical skills, with the ability to summarize findings and make informed decisions.
• Strong IT and data management skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Proven ability to win new business and drive growth.

Experience:

• Experience in the fuel industry is essential.
• Experience working in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.

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