Procurement Specialist

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join our growing Procurement team within the Finance Department. The role is full time permanent and offers hybrid working flexibility.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, as a senior member of the Procurement team, the Procurement Manager will collaborate extensively with internal and external collaborators to ensure the function achieves its overall objectives. This role is critical in shaping and driving the Procurement function across the company, building performance-based supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standard process, and aiding delivery of an efficient, value for money supply base for the organisation.

The successful candidate must have a strong commercial background with senior Procurement experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment, preferably in Ecommerce or Technology. Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering Procurement strategy is crucial and will require management of vendor engagements and contracts and delivery of cost savings across a range of activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Procurement in the development and execution of company-wide strategic Procurement plans, including associated policies, ways of working and standard process to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead end to end sourcing activities with internal and external stakeholders, including tendering / RFP process as required, sourcing, benchmarking, contract review, commercial negotiations, and execution.
• Ensure the successful delivery of contracted activities, maintaining key supplier relationships through ongoing review, identifying continuous improvement opportunities with collaborators and maximising value for money.
• Plan, deliver and demonstrate effective cost savings / avoidance across all departments and cost categories.
• Support delivery and ongoing success of new contract management (CLM) system.
• Develop and deliver various Procurement KPIs, ensuring data accuracy and integrity and engaging with budget holders and business owners to deliver continuous improvement.
• Lead and handle Procurement projects and teams as required, ensuring flawless execution.

Requirements

• Third level qualification in a relevant field essential.
• Professional Procurement qualification (CIPS, or equivalent) desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ senior Procurement experience in dynamic and fast paced industry, preferably in Ecommerce or Technology.
• Consistent track record in achieving cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic Procurement planning activities, including delivery of process improvements.
• Management of RFPs and contracts with vendors ranging from multinationals to niche operators, with a focus on service industry vendors.
• Strong IT system skills, including experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies

• Embrace, support, and demonstrate company values in everyday ways of working – “Champion Simplicity”, “Debate then Commit”, “Own It”, “Win as One”.
• Strong commercial competence, including solid financial, numerical, and analytical capabilities and expertise.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and people skills with the ability to lead internal and external partners effectively.
• Collaboration - strong team leader and great teammate.
• Ability to work on own initiative to a range of narrow timelines.
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail is essential, understanding businesses from the ground up.

About ESW

Our purpose is simple: to create moments that matter between people and the brands they cherish. We enable brands to expand their global reach, facilitating simple and seamless ecommerce experiences for consumers worldwide. Through our integration solutions, we deliver a complete international checkout experience, including local duties, taxes, fulfilment, delivery management, and global returns and payment processing capabilities.

Guided by our values—Own It, Champion Simplicity, Win as One, and Debate then Commit—we strive to foster innovation, accountability, and teamwork, creating solutions that inspire trust and drive impactful results.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid Working: Our Hybrid Working Model empowers you to embrace the flexibility of hybrid working and enjoy the best of office and remote work.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.

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