Operational Officer handling purchase - to - pay processes and stakeholder coordination for BASF Coatings. Collaborating on procurement strategies and resolving supply - related issues in a dynamic environment.
About the role
- Procurement Sourcing Manager driving strategic sourcing initiatives and maximizing value across the UK & Ireland Division. Collaborating with procurement teams on construction and civil engineering projects.
Responsibilities
- Partner with regional procurement teams across the UK & Ireland to identify and execute sourcing strategies that deliver additional value from combined regional and global spend.
- Analyse spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier rationalisation, and performance improvement.
- Collaborate with global procurement to align regional sourcing activities with corporate frameworks, preferred supplier agreements, and long-term category strategies.
- Lead sourcing projects from initiation through to contract execution, ensuring compliance with internal governance and procurement policies.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive terms, sustainable solutions, and strong commercial outcomes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand business needs and drive alignment across divisions.
- Act as a subject matter expert and support local procurement teams in implementing strategic supply chain agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance to ensure delivery of agreed KPIs and continuous improvement.
- Support the development of category strategies and contribute to the overall maturity and capability of the UK&I procurement function.
- Drive innovation, sustainability, and responsible sourcing practices in line with company objectives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within a multi-site or multinational organisation.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in spend analysis and market benchmarking.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and supplier management principles.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Proficient in using procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coins, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors (desirable).
- Exposure to global or group-level sourcing initiatives (desirable).
- MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional certification (desirable).
Benefits
- 8% pension contribution.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Dental Plan.
- 26 days annual leave to start.
- 2 Wellbeing days annually.
- Paid maternity & paternity leave.
- Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
- Company vehicles (role dependent).
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