Head of Procurement
- To set and implement the Nando's UK procurement strategy for products and services that are critical to the running of the restaurants and support functions.
- To lead the procurement team to deliver the strategy, support the restaurant operations and develop the procurement team's individual and collective capabilities.
- To lead the procurement process for utilities spend (gas and electricity), liaising closely with senior internal stakeholders to agree and implement the risk strategy, hedging position and contracting process.
- To build and maintain excellent internal stakeholder relationships for all categories of procurement spend managed.
- To establish a strategic procurement plan for all categories of third party spend, ensuring there is an appropriate plan to support the Nando's restaurant operations and business growth.
- To ensure security of supply, manage supply risk and contingency planning and implement risk mitigation plans.
- To collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine the appropriate approach to market for each category (including tendering, negotiation stages, consolidation etc) and the contracting strategy (framework, length, terms and conditions).
- To negotiate all contracts for supply of products and services, and ensure contracts are formally documented and signed.
- To develop valued supplier relationships with strategic suppliers and ensure supplier relationship management and performance management is applied across all suppliers.
- To lead the procurement team, ensuring the right balance of support, development, challenge and performance.
- To drive a strong sustainability agenda across the supply base.
- To support Nando's Southern Africa sourcing plan.
- To lead the buying team, developing their technical skills and knowledge, set targets and monitor KPIs, create development and succession plans and provide continuous feedback and coaching.
- Given the range of categories managed, to limit risk posed by having a broad range of unlinked category managers.
- A demonstrable and thorough understanding of the complete indirect procurement across multiple categories.
- 10+ years' experience in a procurement leadership role within a large, multi-site organisation.
- Proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring skilled procurement teams to achieve continuous improvement.
- Gravitas, strong influencing skills and ability to engage and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
- In depth understanding of industry best practice for procurement standards in the supply chain, including sustainability.
- Able to work from the Nando's Putney office as per the prevailing company requirement (currently 3 days per week) and attend all key meetings in person as much as possible.
- Inspiring Others, Customer Focus, Personal Integrity, Drive, Team Working, Developing Self / Others, Analysing & Decision Making, Managing Performance, Managing Change, Gaining Commitment, Commercial Acumen.
- Demonstrate and encourage behaviours that foster the Nando's values of Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity & Family.
- Company bonus
- Private healthcare
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free Nando's at your place of work (and 40% discount when you're not working)
- Annual team trips, AKA a free holiday with your function
- Four-week sabbatical every five years you've been with us
- Reward Gateway membership and access to great discounts
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