Senior Procurement Manager

Our Senior Procurement Manager oversees procurement activities across the business for goods not for re-sale (GNFR), in the UK and overseas markets that we trade in, ensuring that we drive competitive advantage in cost, service and driving optimal purchasing solutions.

Leading a small team and partnering with business functions, our Senior Procurement Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing procurement process improvements and be responsible for supplier management processes on an ongoing basis.

This is a permanent, full time role based in Cornwall or the South West of the UK.

You’ll help us by:

You’ll develop a centralised GNFR procurement and supplier management function which both supports the business on procurement activities, and ensures that we get the best value from suppliers throughout the length of contracts. You’ll also ensure that strategic sourcing processes are used for business critical, higher risk and high value goods and services. Managing supplier audits and compliance checks, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to our ethical standards.

You’ll drive robust supplier spend analysis, working closely with Finance to establish a framework that prioritises the team’s time and identifies cost-saving opportunities, while ensuring strong links between procurement activities. You’ll develop, implement, and refine category management plans and procurement strategies that deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions aligned with Seasalt’s objectives.

You’ll ensure procurement records and contracts (including the contract database) are appropriately managed and maintained, including ensuring all regulatory compliance is up-to-date and accurate. You’ll ensure procurement practices adhere to company policies, industry standards, and relevant legislation, and you’ll prepare procurement reports for leadership, highlighting key metrics, savings, supplier performance, and any risks or challenges.

Developing a strong network of relationships internally, you’ll drive awareness and adherence to our procurement processes and best practices. You’ll also partner with the business to identify and deliver procurement opportunities that bring value to the business. Externally, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and value.

You’ll manage, lead and develop a small team, fostering a culture of commerciality and pragmatism, continuous learning and professional growth. ensuring regular feedback and 121s are undertaken.

The skills you’ll be sharing with the team:

• A CIPS qualification or equivalent
• Substantiative experience in procurement or supply chain management including technology
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with and proven success in building, leading and developing a high performing team
• Good understanding of software licensing and a constant learner, familiar with the changing technology landscape
• Ability to analyse market trends and supplier spend, assess supplier performance, and negotiate effectively
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in managing contracts, with a solid understanding of legal and compliance requirements
• Experience mitigating risk in supplier contracts
• Demonstrable experience of evaluating existing supplier performance, implementing corrective actions, and renegotiating terms where required
• Familiarity with procuring goods and services in the USA is preferrable but not essential
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring quality and accuracy in all procurement activities
• Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary: up to £65,000 depending on experience(Band 4)
• 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
• Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
• Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities with our ‘blended’ working approach
• Learning and Development opportunities including specialist training, coaching opportunities, and professional qualification support
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network and Culture Crew
• 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub

At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles.

We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk