Procurement Lead 6 month FTC
Fortescue
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Kidlington, England
Contract type: Contractor
The Power of Now
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Lead to join our C&P team on a 6 month fixed term contract.
About The Role
The Procurement Systems Lead is responsible for managing and optimising procurement technologies and systems to support efficient sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance across the business. This role ensures seamless integration of procurement processes with digital solutions, driving operational excellence and compliance in our forward thinking, fast paced environment.
What Will You Do?
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero .
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Lead to join our C&P team on a 6 month fixed term contract.
About The Role
The Procurement Systems Lead is responsible for managing and optimising procurement technologies and systems to support efficient sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance across the business. This role ensures seamless integration of procurement processes with digital solutions, driving operational excellence and compliance in our forward thinking, fast paced environment.
What Will You Do?
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of procurement systems.
- Collaborate with IT and procurement teams to align system capabilities with business needs.
- Provide technical support and training to internal users on procurement tools.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors for enhancements.
- Ensure procurement systems comply with regulatory and organisational policies.
- Analyse procurement data to generate insights for strategic decision-making.
- Manage supplier relationships related to procurement technology solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, IT, or a related field.
- Experience in procurement operations and systems management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement technologies (e.g., D365, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Strong communication and training abilities.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero .
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
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