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Procurement Advisor - Boston, United States - Primark - US
Description
Role:
Procurement Business Advisor
Reports to:
US Procurement BP
Work Location:
Boston, MA
Procurement plays a key role in enabling Primark to deliver "Amazing Fashion at Amazing Prices" whilst supporting a significant store expansion program and business transformation.
Procurement @ Primark look after "Goods not for resale" (GNFR) covering categories such as Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Facilities Management, Retail Operations and Store Development.
Our team partners with the business to develop strategies to create competitive advantage for the business, with a focus on value creation, innovation and risk management.
The Procurement Business Advisor is a role within our Procurement function and partnering with various departments including, but not limited to, Retail Operations, Store Development, and Facilities Maintenance.
This role is accountable to create, develop and execute effective strategies to maximize commercial, sustainability and operational benefits from a subset of this spend category.
Category ManagementCollaborates with Procurement BP and business stakeholders including Retail Ops, Store Dev, FM teams on specific sub-categories to ensure that we have the right suppliers in place to ensure quality, pricing and delivery objectives are met
Lead all RFP's and contract execution for specific sub-categories working closely with Legal team and relevant stakeholders. Categories can include Cleaning, Security, CFE Install, CIT, Retail Ops, Lighting, Furniture, Paper Bags
Guide stakeholders on the Supplier Set up process and invoicing process for all US colleagues
Establish and manage contracts with existing suppliers. Monitor contract deadlines and proactively renew as needed. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess RFPs for potential new suppliers and facilitate transitions
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and vendors, ensuring business alignment on critical objectives
Route all finalized contracts to internal legal department and suppliers. All executed copies shall be uploaded on our contract repository using appropriate naming convention. All metadata for contract shall be entered into repository. Manage all contracts within the system
Champion environmental and sustainability agenda aligned to Primark Cares
Identify value add opportunities (cost savings/avoidance etc.) and work with the internal customers to get buy-in to deliver and regularly report against them
Provide concise market intelligence and market sourcing research for internal customers with
recommendations on sourcing opportunities and risk mitigation
Lead Supplier Relationship Management for specific sub-categories supporting development and reporting against relevant KPI's/SLA's
Support growth into new markets from relevant market research to supplier identification and onboarding
Attend relevant trade shows in the industry as necessary and create a summary recap for distribution to the appropriate teams.
Research new product and technology relevant for Primark that would increase efficiency and lower cost basisCompliance and Governance
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are in compliance with procurement policy and procedures
Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organization and govern the long-term relationships
Identify and advise internal customers of commercial risks supply assurance issues and work to mitigate risk to protect Primark
Contractual and Legal
Ensure Primark is adequately legally protected and insured in commercial agreements
Ensure compliance to contract approval policy via legal review and appropriate grant of authority for contracts and SOW's
Put in place contracts, framework and legal agreements for all suppliers as required
Ensure legal frameworks and purchase orders are in place for all procurement activity as per policy
Actively champion sustainability and be conscious of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Operational Effectiveness
Through category management, establish a robust supplier base that delivers the required quality, cost and service in compliance with Primark Ethical Trade Strategy
Use appropriate tools to maximize efficiency and transparency of sourcing and commercial negotiations e.g. eRFX, auctions
Maintain a current view of overall category spend, supplier data, market intelligence and best practice
Ensure regular communication with relevant stakeholders
E-sourcing and Systems
Ensure events are scheduled, prepared and managed to deliver best value through our e –sourcing tools (Scanmarket and Keelvar)
Ensure compliance to Procurement systems policy, such as contract management systems and P2P
REQ
UIRED EXPERIENCE
4+ years related experience in a Procurement role, with recent retail experience a plus
Experience and knowledge in indirect related categories within a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to achieve significant savings within multiple categories through the RFP process and successful transition to business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to forge close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
Experience of working within fast-paced and matrixed organizations
Experience working with a global company and communicating with business stakeholders on a global scale
Demonstrated ability to start and develop a category from the ground up, including defining vision with stakeholders, setting strategic direction, and securing resources
Experience of developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers
Ability to meet deadlines and prepare regular reports to share progress and performance
Knowledge of financial, legal and commercial contracts, sustainability/CSR and ethical sourcing
PERSONAL, SKILLS &
COMPETENCIES:
Strong business and commercial acumen
Curiosity with ability to drive change
Self-motivated, focused and results orientated
Innovative and resourceful, good at getting things done
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Excellent problem solving, strategic thinking and planning skills
Highly effective and skilled negotiator
Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to analyze, evaluate and recommend on risk at strategic level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project management skills
Ability to travel as required (20%)
Primark is an equal opportunity employer.
Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email with your request. This email is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence.We will only respond to those requests that are related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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