Senior Procurement Logistics Manager (18 month ftc)
Innocent Ltd, City of Westminster
Senior Procurement Logistics Manager (18 month ftc)
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Innocent Ltd, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7233a029e64d4856a49d9cb5261c7207
Full Job Description
It's nice to be able to say things like that but we're not patting ourselves on the back just yet. We want to show everyone that it's possible to be a successful business while looking after people and the planet too, so we're trying to get better in pretty much every way. And that's where this job comes in. what you'll be doing We're looking for a senior leader to head up our Bulk, Logistics and Warehousing Procurement team - someone who's commercially sharp, calm under pressure, and passionate about shaping the future of how goods move across our network. You'll lead a team of two senior buyers and own key supplier relationships across bulk transport, warehousing, and finished goods logistics. From running high-value tenders to driving long-term supply chain strategy, you'll play a critical role in how we operate today - and where we're headed tomorrow. You'll also work closely with stakeholders across the business (and across Europe) to deliver major logistics projects that improve resilience, reduce cost, and unlock long-term value., This is a strategic procurement role. A chance to lead, influence, and make a real impact. Here's what's in it for you:
- The chance to lead and grow a team of senior buyers in a high-profile category
- Ownership of bulk, logistics and warehousing spend - and full accountability for your budget
- The opportunity to shape our future logistics network, working on business-critical transformation projects
- A platform to show your strategic and commercial thinking, especially through our logistics resilience programme and tendering pipeline
- The opportunity to work cross-functionally with supply chain, planning, finance and operations - and to be a go-to voice on logistics across the business
- A strong team culture, and a real sense of ownership and impact We want innocent to be a great place to work, so we do lots of stuff to make people feel at home and try to make sure everyone's career is shaping up the way they want it to. There are plenty of opportunities to have a go at something new or take things further. In exchange for helping us do business in the right way, you'll get a solid that includes a salary (phew), private healthcare, a target-based bonus, and a bunch of other nice things like a day off on your birthday. And yes, you get free smoothies. We also know that not all our drinkers come from the same background, or think the same - so why should we? At innocent, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want all the juice, bits, and pulp that make you who you are. Even if you don't think you can tick all the boxes, if the job sounds right for you, come and throw your hat in the ring. Probably best to get your skates on though, as we might close this early if we get loads of applications.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of creating value, not just cutting cost
- Leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing a team
- Procurement and contract management expertise, ideally in regulated or high-volume industries
- Solid supplier and customer relationship management skills - with the confidence to influence and challenge when needed
- A supply chain mindset, with a clear understanding of how logistics fits into the bigger picture
- End-to-end thinking - looking beyond your category to solve problems upstream and downstream
- The ability to build compelling business cases and back recommendations with data
Here at innocent, we're on a mission to make it easier for everyone to get more fruit and veg into their bodies. We started back in 1999 and since then we've gone from selling a few smoothies at a music festival to becoming one of Europe's biggest drinks companies with around 1,000 people (and the B Corp seal of approval).
We're after someone with real-world experience leading in complex, fast-paced environments - someone who's confident managing big contracts, big suppliers, and big decisions. You should have:
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