Head of Procurement overseeing 3PLs and logistics service providers for CEVA Logistics. Defining strategies and leading sourcing activities to enhance global logistics solutions.
About the role
- Graduate role in sourcing and supplier management at Lloyds Banking Group. Develop skills through placements in a major blue-chip organization, involved in procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Procurement involves acquiring goods, services, or works from external sources.
- Initial 12-month training with 2 x 6-month placements across Sourcing and Supplier Management.
- Develop skills in negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships.
- Collaborate with businesses to understand their needs and assist them in making informed decisions.
Requirements
- Commercial awareness - the understanding of how businesses operate, make money, and respond to market dynamics.
- Communication Skills - ability to tailor messages to different audiences, from suppliers to senior stakeholders and convey complex ideas clearly.
- Analytical Thinking - using data to support decision-making, evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for value creation.
- Stakeholder Management - building trust-based relationships across business units and with external suppliers.
- Problem Solving - tackling sourcing challenges creatively - whether in negotiations, risk mitigation or supplier onboarding.
- Prioritisation and Time Management - managing conflicting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Collaboration - working effectively in cross-functional teams and contributing to group-based case studies and projects.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility - willingness to step outside comfort zones, learn new tools or concepts and reflect on personal growth.
- A desire to understand more about financial services and a procurement department.
- A strong growth mindset, eager to drive your own development and make the most out of opportunities.
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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Procurement Specialist managing sourcing and purchasing of goods, ensuring effective supply chain solutions. Owning inventory control and contract negotiations while maximizing customer satisfaction.
Sie sind zuständig für die eigenverantwortliche Steuerung des Sortiments und die Entwicklung von Eigenmarken. Als Einkäufer verantworten Sie sowohl nationale als auch internationale Lieferantenbeziehungen.
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