Tactical Procurement Manager (TPM)

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remote type
Hybrid
locations
Crawley
time type
Full time
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Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
R2024-#####
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We don’t just build technology. We build hopeIntroducing Elekta Group's Dynamic Procurement Solutions:Join our global team as a Tactical Procurement Manager (TPM), where you'll oversee direct material spend across diverse subcategories. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure supply, quality, and cost objectives are met. From managing critical shortages to optimizing supplier relationships, Elekta empowers you to drive impactful change. Join us and redefine what's possible in healthcare procurement.What you’ll doThe purpose of this role is to manage direct material spend across a number of subcategories. TPMs are typically focused on managing critical part shortages, supply risk management, contract management, supplier performance management (SPM) and supplier relationship management (SRM) with the primary objective of achieving excellent and measured results for quality, cost and on time delivery on a tactical level. The TPM works closely with local key business stakeholders to prioritise securing supply, quality & cost in production materials and development projects/programs.Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to)Monitor and improve supplier’s performance on delivery, cost, quality, service and contract compliance.Manage and negotiate price variations and supply risk mitigation with suppliers.Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans in order to secure business continuity.Ensure robust supply agreements are in place with key suppliers and negotiate best practice terms with suppliers.Encourage open book costing and competitive tendering.Manage the supplier interface during the industrialization of new product and/or maintenance to ensure early supplier involvement and to meet Elekta targets.Take initiative on achieving the lowest total cost of ownership through negotiation, value engineering, low cost country sourcing and supplier consolidation.Maintain system parameters and data integrity for procurement systems. Support in the development of global sourcing strategies for allocated commodities taking due account of stakeholder mapping, spend analysis, understanding of current and future demands, supplier improvement and cost reduction opportunities.Identify opportunities to reduce and consolidate the approved supplier list, if required.Develop & maintain a thorough understanding of relevant global supplier market(s).Continuously develop and maintain supplier relationship management strategies including a governance structure and use of regular business reviews ensuring an inclusive approach to supplier management.Work closely with the key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction, efficiency and supplier quality improvement strategies and implement these.Ensure appropriate know-how of global supplier markets within applicable markets, categories etcContribute to developing and implementing procurement best practices.Act as representative of procurement in product core teams (product maintenance)The right stuffStrong communication skills with the ability to liaise with personnel, suppliers, and key stakeholders at all levels.Passion for reducing costs – exhibits high energy and enthusiasm to establish new approaches to sourcing.Ability to work in a dual reporting matrix environment and work independently.Promotes a dynamic, empowered, and open work environment, integrating Elekta Values throughout the function.Ability to travel up to 20% of the timeWhat you’ll bringBA/BSc required, other graduate degree potentially acceptable, or equivalent work experience.Previous buying or category management experience, ideally for direct materials and within a regulated technical
manufacturing/engineering
environment (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive).Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.Experience with contract management and awareness and understanding of contract law.Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification desirable.Previous experience of working with purchasing systems and well-developed IT skills.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sourcing strategy deployment, financial concepts, and the ability to create business cases.Fluent in language applicable to site location and English; other languages advantageous.Demonstrable record of delivering stretching targets and successfully managing concurrent tasks.What you’ll get:In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.Hybrid option (this role is hybrid. You must be able to commute to Crawley 3 days a week)Group Income ProtectionPrivate Medical InsurancePensionDependants’ PensionIntroduction Bonus Scheme PolicyHoliday PurchaseCycle to work scheme.Flexible working hoursLife AssuranceLong Service AwardsRetirement PolicyLove electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)Hiring processWe are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.Your Elekta contactFor questions, please contact Sarah Elmasry, the responsible Global Talent Acquisition Partner, at
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We do not accept applications through e-mail.We are an equal opportunity employerWe are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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