Cirencester, United Kingdom
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Posted on: 03/07/2025 - Application Deadline: 08/08/2025
Are you ready tochart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourselfto support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that ispassionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the placefor you.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The role:This person will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement strategy for Operational Services within SJP. They will drive optimisation, reduce cost and maximise value through leading the sourcing and negotiations for Operational Services across SJP. They will work closely with internal stakeholders, supplier and senior management to drive efficiencies and align Operational Services' strategy with SJP's objectives.
What you'll be doing:The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and in depth experience/knowledge specific to Operational Services (Facilities, Marketing and Travel specifically). They will have a deep understanding of Operational Services, its utilisation at SJP, and market trends, emerging technologies and industry best practices. They will provide insights and recommendations to senior management and be proficient in RFP/RFI approaches, supplier evaluation, cost optimisation and negotiation techniques. They will drive the implementation of the supplier strategy for Operational Services at SJP whilst collaborating with other Procurement Managers. They will effectively manage one individual and partner with other procurement leads to develop cross-functional solutions to problems. They will demonstrate strong communication skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders across the business.
What's in it for you?
We reward youfor the work you do, whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects bothpersonal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also havebenefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.