Martens is an iconic British brand founded in 1960 in Northamptonshire. Produced originally for workers looking for tough, durable boots, the brand was quickly adopted by diverse youth subcultures and associated musical movements. Martens has since transcended its working-class roots while still celebrating its proud heritage and, six decades later, 'Docs' or 'DM's' are worn by people around the world who use them as a symbol of empowerment and their own individual attitude. The Company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 29 January 2021 (https://jobeax.com/link/PZOf9WSct5pDf7Fp are on an exciting journey to drive impactful change within our newly formed Global Indirect Procurement function. Our role is to support our colleagues to make the best commercial decisions possible for Dr. Martens, whether that be in Technology, Marketing, HR or Finance Services, or Facilities to name a few. As a Procurement Advisor in our Global Indirect Procurement team, you will:
Lead and manage spend categories, develop strategies and negotiate contracts for products, services, and suppliers
Contribute to category saving targets for multiple categories and supplier performance
Review and analyse contract data, business goals and market conditions to identify cost saving opportunities
Determine deal strategy and control all aspects of contract negotiations and cost-effective supplier assessments
Act as a key point of contact for global stakeholders for indirect procurement activity and develop and maintain strong relationships with business units
Help to plan and execute sourcing strategies that guarantee the most optimum commercial position for Dr. Oversee the procurement process from start to finish, and provide improvement initiatives where appropriate
Provide regular reporting against procurement KPI's

Must-Have Experience:

4+ years of Sourcing, Procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
Strong data collection, collation and representation skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to interpret data and trends, diagnose problems, and formulate effective action plans to resolve issues.

~ Desirable skills / experience:
Experience of working within a fast-moving, global retail environment
Experience in multiple indirect procurement categories

Excellent analytical skills particularly within Excel and/or Power BI

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Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
You'll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members
You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness

Procurement Development Analyst

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